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Sloan's Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 6,444 Google reviews · Running trail in Denver, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sloan's Lake 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.
Denver's 2nd largest park, with jogging paths & grassy spots around a boating-friendly lake.
What runners say about Sloan's Lake Park
“Such a lovely, serene park with a stunning view of downtown Denver, and the outlying mountain range as well.”
“The lake is stunning, with the mountains as a backdrop, and it’s the perfect place for a relaxing walk, run, or bike ride around the trail.”
“Such a lovely, serene park with a stunning view of downtown Denver, and the outlying mountain range as well.”
Great park! An easy path with beautiful views of downtown and the mountains. Took about 40-45 minutes to walk the full loop at a casual speed and stopping to take pictures. There were plenty of people around but didn’t feel crowded on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.
Sloan’s Lake Park is such a beautiful and peaceful spot in Denver. The lake is stunning, with the mountains as a backdrop, and it’s the perfect place for a relaxing walk, run, or bike ride around the trail.
A must visit spot in Denver! Sloan’s Lake Park is one of the most peaceful and scenic places in the city. The lake offers stunning views, especially at sunset or nighttime when the city lights reflect beautifully on the water.
Went to enjoy a Black Box bakery selections from Edgewater Market across the way. Gorgeous day high 57, sunny and breezy and lots of geese! Now the 2 that chatted and joined our tea party were very quiet, demure, polite and attentive. Others around the park a little more noisy.
Trail conditions & character
“Such a lovely, serene park with a stunning view of downtown Denver, and the outlying mountain range as well.”
“It’s one of those feel-good spaces where dog parents exchange easy smiles, and joggers nod in solidarity.”
“Such a lovely, serene park with a stunning view of downtown Denver, and the outlying mountain range as well.”
“A beautiful park with nice sized lake and paved walking path around the lake.”
“Took about 40-45 minutes to walk the full loop at a casual speed and stopping to take pictures.”
“Street parking along the borders is easy if the lots are full which happens often at busy times.”
Plan your run at Sloan's Lake 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitedenvergov.org
- Phone(720) 913-1311
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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