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West Field Downs Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 100 Google reviews · Running trail in Riverton, Utah · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from West Field Downs 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.

Natural surfaceShadedDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Compact park for toddlers, as well as for older children, featuring a playground with swings and picnic tables.

What runners say about West Field Downs Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (100 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Nice pavilion with clean picnic tables”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Also has a small play/climbing thing with a slide and several swings over woodchip, and a shaded pavillion.”

Cute park with tons of grassy space for kids to run around and get out their energy. Also has a small play/climbing thing with a slide and several swings over woodchip, and a shaded pavillion. Public bathrooms located right by the parking area.

★★★★★ — Bethany , Jul 2022

Great covered picnic area. Big open fields for playing ball or letting your dog run. Playground for kids of all ages. Clean restrooms.

★★★★☆ — Brenda , Jul 2022

Nice place to take your dog for a run. But Clean up there mess. And enjoy the park.

★★★★★ — Thomas , Jul 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 100 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.

🚻 Restrooms 9 mentions

“The field is beautiful, the playground looks fun and safe, and yes there are public bathroom open to the public.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“We like the park itself but the parking lot is way too small for the amount of people that they’re trying to cram in there for the soccer games Saturday.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Also has a small play/climbing thing with a slide and several swings over woodchip, and a shaded pavillion.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Also has a small play/climbing thing with a slide and several swings over woodchip, and a shaded pavillion.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“Big open fields for playing ball or letting your dog run.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at West Field Downs Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • Websiterivertonutah.gov
  • Phone+1 801-208-3101
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 am–10 pm

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 West Field Downs Park

West Field Downs Park, 12067 2700 W, Riverton, UT 84065

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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.