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South Park Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Running trail in Sheridan, Wyoming · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from South Park Recreation Area'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.
City park featuring paths for walking and biking, plus scenic views and trout fishing.
What runners say about South Park Recreation Area
“Ultra clean with handsoap and electric hand dryer and bring the babies and tykes as there are diaper change fold down tables.”
“Fantastic awesome beautiful concrete walking paths that stretch along the river and all the way around Sheridan Wyoming miles and miles of concrete walking trails.”
“Beautiful, quiet and clean.”
Fantastic awesome beautiful concrete walking paths that stretch along the river and all the way around Sheridan Wyoming miles and miles of concrete walking trails. Strategically-placed very comfortable benches with back support.
South Park recreation is a nice scenic walking path. Occasionally, there are some wildlife. The path meanders bear the creek. We have seen mink, water foul, pheasants, deer, and more. There has been quite a bit of destruction on the deck and railing system which is sad.
Essentially the southern starting point for the bike/walk trail system. There is plenty of parking and a M&F bathroom. Goose Creek (fishable and swimming) meanders around the rec area and there are both forested and unforested (almost a wetland) sections. Tons of bird life from baldies to pheasants to tiny.
Super city park at the south end on the trails system. You walk, ride, run, fish etc. In winter it's groomed for cross country ski. Often see pheasants, birds or prey, etc. The view of the big horn mountains is great. Keep your dog on a leash or you will pay the price to the city.
Trail conditions & character
“Fantastic awesome beautiful concrete walking paths that stretch along the river and all the way around Sheridan Wyoming miles and miles of concrete walking trails.”
“There are people occasionally you will meet on the concrete Pathways walking their dogs on a leash or walking together hand in hand with her friend or husband or wife.”
“Fantastic awesome beautiful concrete walking paths that stretch along the river and all the way around Sheridan Wyoming miles and miles of concrete walking trails.”
“There are beautiful Men/Women restrooms with handicap wheelchair entrance doors just push the button to enter or exit.”
Plan your run at South Park Recreation Area
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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesheridanwy.gov
- Phone+1 307-675-4267
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
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