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South Ogden Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 386 Google reviews · Running trail in South Ogden, Utah · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from South Ogden Nature 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.
Walking paths & splash pad attract visitors to this grassy area with a playground & picnic shelter.
What runners say about South Ogden Nature Park
“Always enjoy our visit to this nice, clean water park.”
“It is also next to a scenic walk around a nature center if you want to try to put the kids in a stroller and have them take a nap after playing.”
“Basically no shade on the trail- there is a covered pavilion at the park area though.”
South Ogden Nature Park was fun. There's 2 playgrounds (1 for older kids and 1 for younger) and a splash pad. There's a few benches around the edges of the playgrounds and the splash pad. The paved trail is a loop, with a few paved and unpaved/dirt offshoots to explore.
Nice paved walking trails and some unpaved, best level access to trails is near the playground. Maybe the restrooms are by the playground?
Awesome park. Had a fundraiser "Toris story" Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Momentum (BHG Gives) put on a 5k race to raise money for 10 yro Tori fighting cancer. This was such a great spot. We definitely will be doing more event here. Park was super clean, trails were super clean.
Beautiful park, well-kept path. It's not too steep or hard to walk, so it's good for beginners. Pretty views & offers glimpses of native wildlife.
Trail conditions & character
“And as with most public bathrooms bring your own TP for the toilet.”
“Basically no shade on the trail- there is a covered pavilion at the park area though.”
“It is also next to a scenic walk around a nature center if you want to try to put the kids in a stroller and have them take a nap after playing.”
“Nice paved walking trails and some unpaved, best level access to trails is near the playground.”
“The paved trail is a loop, with a few paved and unpaved/dirt offshoots to explore.”
“I give the trail 5 stars but 0 stars to those people who use the trail with their dogs without a leash or who don't pick up after their dog.”
“It is also next to a scenic walk around a nature center if you want to try to put the kids in a stroller and have them take a nap after playing.”
Plan your run at South Ogden Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesouthogdencity.com
- Phone(801) 479-4613
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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