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Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,114 Google reviews · Running trail in Sierra Vista, Arizona · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Veterans Memorial 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.

ShadedScenic

Green space featuring multiple playgrounds for kids and a skate park, plus sand volleyball courts.

What runners say about Veterans Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2,114 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Enjoyed this very clean, spacious park and when back in this area will absolutely utilize this park.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful, well-maintained park that feels safe and welcoming for families.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“By shade trees, amphitheater, indoor pool and waterslides, outdoor activities, picnic, bbq and volleyball.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Lots of open grassy areas, walking trails, and an inclusive playground that kids of all abilities can enjoy.”

The best running/ walking track in the area! And no one seems to have found it yet! New tennis courts, softball fields, running track & football/ soccer field. Sand Volleyball court is coming! Give it a try. Beautiful views too. Thank you SV!!

★★★★★ — G , Dec 2023

8/18/21: So green and serene! My dogs had so much fun and I got to get in a great walk here. Enjoyed this very clean, spacious park and when back in this area will absolutely utilize this park.

★★★★★ — Demetris , Aug 2021

Beautiful, well-maintained park that feels safe and welcoming for families. Lots of open grassy areas, walking trails, and an inclusive playground that kids of all abilities can enjoy. Perfect spot for a relaxing day outdoors!

★★★★★ — Ṁöċḧï , Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 2,114 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Beautiful, well-maintained park that feels safe and welcoming for families.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“By shade trees, amphitheater, indoor pool and waterslides, outdoor activities, picnic, bbq and volleyball.”

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Plan your run at Veterans Memorial 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

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 7 AM–12 AM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Veterans Memorial Park

3105 E Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.