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Willow Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 434 Google reviews · Running trail in Centennial, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Willow Creek 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.
Recreation area with walking trails, picnic facilities, barbecue grills & athletic fields.
What runners say about Willow Creek Park
“This clean, well-maintained park is perfect for families, dog owners, and anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors.”
“This is a beautiful park with lots of open green spaces and paths to all kinds of different places in the city.”
“Otherwise very family friendly during the daytime and there are sometimes events such as baseball games!”
This clean, well-maintained park is perfect for families, dog owners, and anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. There’s a great playground for all ages, a scenic trail along the creek, and plenty of sports fields. There’s a gazebo with picnic tables which is a nice spot to relax and enjoy a snack or lunch.
Beautiful open green space for running around, picnics on a blanket or walking the dog. Enough playground equipment to keep the kids busy including a unique merry-go-round. A little too close to the road for safety's sake and no restrooms.
Beautiful park with LOTS of options!!! Lots of green grass with soccer nets, tennis courts walking paths, 2 playgrounds for toddlers & older children, covered picnic tables and lots of mature trees for shade on warmer days!
Beautiful! Lots of green space and nature space! Quiet neighborhood street Playground is separated from the sports fields by a decent amount, with on-street parking (no separate lot). One shelter by playground, no restrooms. Several large trees and grass around playground for non-players to rest in the shade.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful park with lots of open green spaces and paths to all kinds of different places in the city.”
“A little too close to the road for safety's sake and no restrooms.”
“This clean, well-maintained park is perfect for families, dog owners, and anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors.”
“Only getting 4 stars because it’s usually pretty suspect at night and I often see cars in the parking lot with kids doing all kinds of activities in there.”
Plan your run at Willow Creek 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitessprd.org
- Phone(303) 798-5131
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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