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Rocky Ridge Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 725 Google reviews · Running trail in Aurora, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rocky Ridge Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Relaxed area featuring basketball courts, picnic tables and a playground.
What runners say about Rocky Ridge Park
“My kiddo had a blast here, It was clean, there were places to sit, and many opportunities for him to run around and explore.”
“The view the evening I went was amazing Colorado is so Beautiful.”
“There is also one well shaded gazebo.”
“It was very quiet, we sat & ate watched the sun go down.”
Nice park with a lot of grass area to run and play. Big beautiful trees as well. Nice picnic cover area with tables as well as some other benches and picnic tables throughout the park.
My kiddo had a blast here, It was clean, there were places to sit, and many opportunities for him to run around and explore. There is a large grassy area for kids to run around in the grass or possibly have a picnic.
It's a really lovely little park with some nice features. Cool playground for younger kids is adjacent to the basketball courts, which is nice. There's plenty of space to walk dogs or just feel the grass. It's got a nice little butterfly garden and all seems well maintained.
There is a lot of grass and it is well maintained. It's great for picnics, sports, and has tons of space for dogs to run around. Dog waste bags are available throughout the park. There is also one well shaded gazebo. Playground and basketball court towards the back.
Trail conditions & character
“The view the evening I went was amazing Colorado is so Beautiful.”
“One restroom on site, but it may or may not be unlocked.”
“It's great for picnics, sports, and has tons of space for dogs to run around.”
“It was very quiet, we sat & ate watched the sun go down.”
Plan your run at Rocky Ridge Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteauroragov.org
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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