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Shields Lane Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Running trail in South Jordan, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Shields Lane 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.
What runners say about Shields Lane Park
“It has 2 picnic tables, restrooms, and some shade from a few trees.”
“Good place to park your car and bring the kids or your dog for a walk.”
This is a great park, with a great walk along the river. The park itself is basic but great for taking the family or doggo out. It has lots of parking, toilets' and table and chairs under a shelter. The walk itself has lots of chairs along the way to rest.
Nice park near the Jordan River trail. Good place to park your car and bring the kids or your dog for a walk. There is a bicycle repair stand here however, I would caution people against using the air pump.
Great park right next to the Jordan River Parkway Trail. It has 2 picnic tables, restrooms, and some shade from a few trees. There's also a glass recycling bin there. This section of the JRPT has *some* shade but it's minimal on the paved bike path.
This is a good walking trail. It can be a little busy, especially on weekends and after work on weekdays. People don't pick up after their dogs, which isn't a fault of their park but just watch your step is all I'm saying. Do better, humans.
Trail conditions & character
“People don't pick up after their dogs, which isn't a fault of their park but just watch your step is all I'm saying.”
“I wish there were more parking but at least there's a restroom if you need one.”
“I wish there were more parking but at least there's a restroom if you need one.”
“It has 2 picnic tables, restrooms, and some shade from a few trees.”
“This place is good for those who may be wheelchair bound, lots of parking room and nice flat paved surface.”
Plan your run at Shields Lane Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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