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Tompkins Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 645 Google reviews · Running trail in Sierra Vista, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tompkins 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.
Kids enjoy the playgrounds and slides at this outdoor green space with a dog park and a walking trail.
What runners say about Tompkins Park
“Pretty well maintained but the kids had to watch out for gopher(possibly) holes in the grassy areas where they were playing.”
“And has beautiful views especially of Huachuca peak.”
“I only gave this place four stars instead of five because there are NO BBQ GRILLS and because the natural shade from trees is minimal.”
“truly charming park: peaceful, clean, accessible restrooms, dog park available”
“Clean kid friendly dog friendly and a great area to go for a stroll”
Tompkins Park is a nice kind of suburban Park. It is I'm guessing about 5 to 10 acres. It has a playground. A very large fenced in dog park that's maybe close to an acre narrow and long.
Pretty well maintained but the kids had to watch out for gopher(possibly) holes in the grassy areas where they were playing. Nice running/ walking track with exercise stops. Good size fenced in dog areas. Shaded playgrounds. There's also basketball court and sand volleyball areas. Beautiful park in the snow even!
Tompkins park is great, they have a walking/jogging path with exercise equipment on the sides. They also have a basketball court, a playground and two dog parks. The dog parks are divided into Big Dogs and Small dogs I believe but they are allowed on each other's side too.
Great park! Beautiful. Nice walking trail. Mountain views. It has a good, full-size outdoor court. Good lighting for night games. Plenty of benches. Family atmosphere.
Trail conditions & character
“Has a good walking path with workout equipment, and a dedicated play area for dogs.”
“And has beautiful views especially of Huachuca peak.”
“This is a place that has options for all people, and you can use public restrooms if you stay to long.”
“I only gave this place four stars instead of five because there are NO BBQ GRILLS and because the natural shade from trees is minimal.”
“truly charming park: peaceful, clean, accessible restrooms, dog park available”
Plan your run at Tompkins 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(520) 458-7922
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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