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Van Meter Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 134 Google reviews · Running trail in Sparks, Nevada · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Van Meter 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.
Small, family-friendly park featuring playground equipment, a basketball court and picnic tables.
What runners say about Van Meter Park
“I love this little park, well maintained, lovely big trees for shade, paved path for walking.”
“I love this little park, well maintained, lovely big trees for shade, paved path for walking.”
Love this park and how big it is. I only wish that it had a small enclosed area to let our dogs run.
I love this little park, well maintained, lovely big trees for shade, paved path for walking. And if you lap it four times, you walked just a bit more than a mile.
It's a cute little park. It wasn't too crowded when I took my kids last weekend. I try to switch up the parks so they don't get bored. If your the type of parent that likes to be active while your kids play on the playground this is a nice place.
This is a nice park. Walking distance to home. Basketball court. Large grassed area,lots of big shade trees. Covered picnic tables. Several benches around the park for watching your kids play on the jungle gyms, swings and slides. Small exercise course. Plastic bags available for dog droppings.
Trail conditions & character
“I love this little park, well maintained, lovely big trees for shade, paved path for walking.”
“This is a great park to have a picnic, I often come here with my dog and a blanket and play fetch.”
Plan your run at Van Meter 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
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofsparks.us
- Phone+1 775-353-2376
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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