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Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs

Lit trails are what make running work when it is dark at both ends of the day — the pre-dawn start before work, and the after-work run in November when the sun is down before you leave the office. Lighting is about footing first and confidence second, and for a lot of runners it decides whether the evening run happens at all. Check the posted hours before relying on it: a path can be well lit and still sit inside a park that gates at dusk, so the ones worth bookmarking are lit and open late.

2,619 trails in this directory carry this feature, across 51 states. Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and what runners wrote in reviews — trails change, lights and gates follow the park's hours, so check a recent review before a long drive.

The 144 most-reviewed

Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Narrow them with the filters, or jump to your state below for all 2,619.

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Brooklyn Bridge Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 43,091 reviews

Brooklyn, NY

LitScenicDog-friendly

This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

Stone Mountain Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 43,054 reviews

Stone Mountain, GA

LitScenic

Vast, scenic park with activities, golf, lodging & a cable car ride to a historic, carved peak.

Liberty State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 36,921 reviews

Jersey City, NJ

MixedLitScenic

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

Lake Eola Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 24,640 reviews

Orlando, FL

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Popular spot for walking, special events, feeding the swans & renting swan-shaped paddleboats.

Lummus Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 24,588 reviews

Miami Beach, FL

PavedLitScenic

Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment.

New Orleans City Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 19,979 reviews

New Orleans, LA

LitScenicDog-friendly

This expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 18,363 reviews

Carlsbad, NM

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Well-known national park famous for its limestone caves, rock formations & hiking trails.

Centennial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 15,454 reviews

Nashville, TN

PavedLitScenic

Urban recreation area with a Parthenon replica & museum, plus a band shell, dog park & gardens.

Presque Isle State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 14,401 reviews

Erie, PA

LitScenic

Park offers 11 miles of beaches, concert spaces, a lighthouse, lagoons & an environmental center.

Tropical Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 13,785 reviews

Miami, FL

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

City park offering miles of paved biking & hiking paths plus boating & fishing in 4 separate lakes.

Sandia Peak Tramway

4.7 ★★★★★ 12,430 reviews

Albuquerque, NM

2.7 miLitScenic

2.7-mi aerial tram ride with Albuquerque & mountain views to a peak with trails, skiing & dining.

Minnehaha Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 11,113 reviews

Minneapolis, MN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

This 193-acre riverfront park has miles of trails & a waterfall celebrated in a Longfellow poem.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 11,034 reviews

Canyon, TX

30 miNatural surfaceLitScenic

Big ravine with 800-ft cliffs, multi-use trails, campsites & the musical "Texas" in an amphitheater.

Crandon Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 11,483 reviews

Key Biscayne, FL

BoardwalkLitScenic

Whittier Narrows Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 9,400 reviews

South El Monte, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Diverse sports, 3 lakes, a military museum, shooting ranges, horse center, disc golf & urban farm.

The North Carolina Arboretum

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,179 reviews

Asheville, NC

LitScenicDog-friendly

Arboretum in a forest with mountain views, gardens & a bonsai exhibit, plus hiking & biking paths.

Palisades Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,100 reviews

Santa Monica, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views.

Eisenhower Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 8,225 reviews

East Meadow, NY

LitScenicDog-friendly

County park covering 930-acres, a venue for golf, tennis & swimming, concerts & movies in summer.

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,450 reviews

Jacksonville, FL

PavedShadedLitScenic

Park offering surfing & swimming in the ocean plus fishing & boating in a lake, as well as hiking.

First Landing State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,336 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

20 miMixedLitScenic

Cape Henry beachfront park & historic site with marshes, maritime forest, hiking & canoe trails.

Hole in the Rock

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,273 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

0.3 miLitScenic

Landmark rock formation with multiple cavelike holes in the sandstone created by erosion.

Red Rock Canyon

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,117 reviews

Colorado Springs, CO

LoopLitScenicDog-friendly

City preserve with marked walking & biking trails, as well as scenic views of red-rock formations.

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,237 reviews

Los Angeles, CA

LoopPavedLitScenic

This 308-acre park features a Japanese garden, a workout course, athletic fields & scenic trails.

Louis Armstrong Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 7,396 reviews

New Orleans, LA

PavedLitScenic

31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events.

Mile Square Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,896 reviews

Fountain Valley, CA

1 miLitScenicDog-friendly

City park offering 3 golf courses, soccer fields & baseball diamonds as well as picknicking & lakes.

Mt. Tabor Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,749 reviews

Portland, OR

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Large forested park covering an extinct volcano with tennis courts, a playground & 360-degree views.

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,889 reviews

Renton, WA

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Public 57-acre lakeside park offering boat launches, a walking trail, tennis courts & picnic areas.

Cranes Roost Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,355 reviews

Altamonte Springs, FL

LoopShadedLitScenic

Lakeside area featuring a walking path, plaza with fountain show & amphitheater for outdoor events.

Fountain Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,318 reviews

Fountain Hills, AZ

LitScenicDog-friendly

Town park with a lake & fountain, 18-hole disc golf course, playground & picnic areas on 64-acres.

Phoenix Mountains Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,204 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

LoopLitScenic

Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife.

Okeeheelee Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,087 reviews

West Palm Beach, FL

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

1,700-acre waterside park equipped with an equestrian center, a BMX track & a disc golf course.

Old Settlers Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,164 reviews

Round Rock, TX

3.3 miPavedShadedLit

645-acre park offers recreational activities & picnic space, plus 6 complexes for a range of sports.

Cole Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,121 reviews

Corpus Christi, TX

LitScenicDog-friendly

Bayside park with a playground, lighted fishing pier, skate park & open spaces for outdoor activity.

Franklin Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 6,039 reviews

Boston, MA

LitScenic

This large natural area with fields, wetlands & ponds offers a zoo, golf course & sports courts.

Juanita Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,833 reviews

Kirkland, WA

LoopBoardwalkLitScenic

This park features a sandy beach, volleyball & tennis courts, ball fields, fishing & a playground.

Lakefront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,588 reviews

St Cloud, FL

LitScenic

Little Elm Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,609 reviews

Little Elm, TX

LitScenicDog-friendly

Beachfront park offering swimming, athletic fields, hiking trails, picnicking & a playground.

Highbanks Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,373 reviews

Lewis Center, OH

4 miMixedLitScenic

Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails.

Hilltop Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,221 reviews

Signal Hill, CA

PavedShadedLitScenic

Compact green space offering panoramic vistas, BBQ & picnic areas & walking paths.

Riverwalk

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,266 reviews

Bradenton, FL

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Picturesque riverside park for strolling & enjoying the sights, with a playground & benches.

White Rock Lake Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,154 reviews

Dallas, TX

LitScenicDog-friendly

Green space circling an artificial lake offering trails, boating, picnicking & bird-watching.

Manassas National Battlefield Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,241 reviews

Manassas, VA

LitScenic

Fields marking where the Confederates defeated the Union in the first major fight of the Civil War.

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,106 reviews

Omaha, NE

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Open to pedestrians & cyclists, this modern bridge crosses the Missouri River & connects 2 states.

Warren G. Magnuson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,074 reviews

Seattle, WA

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Leafy city park along the shores of Lake Washington, with historic art deco homes, wetlands & art.

Seaside Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 5,174 reviews

Bridgeport, CT

LitScenic

This 325-acre park features beaches, grassy areas & sports fields, plus an island wildlife preserve.

Cape May Point State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,819 reviews

Cape May Point, NJ

LoopBoardwalkLitScenic

State park featuring a lighthouse & environmental center, plus birding, fishing & hiking.

South Gate Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 5,004 reviews

South Gate, CA

Lit

City park with a sports center & swim stadium, plus playgrounds, playing fields & other recreations.

Burgess Falls State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,682 reviews

Sparta, TN

MixedLitScenic

Foot trails from moderate to strenuous difficulty lead to 4 waterfalls cascading into a large pool.

Hickory Run State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,711 reviews

White Haven, PA

LitScenic

This 15,990-acre park has 40+ miles of hiking trails, trout streams & a landmark Boulder Field.

Swift Cantrell Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,526 reviews

Kennesaw, GA

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Playgrounds, trails & picnic pavilions in a 130-acre recreation area including dog & skate parks.

Heritage Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,523 reviews

Taylor, MI

Natural surfaceLitScenic

Green space featuring soccer & baseball fields, a walking trail, picnic areas & a petting farm.

Juniper Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,515 reviews

Middle Village, NY

LitScenicDog-friendly

Tanglewood Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,511 reviews

Clemmons, NC

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

County park with gardens, golf course, fishing lake, riding stables, BMX race course, trails & more.

Jekyll Island State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,264 reviews

Jekyll Island, GA

LitScenic

State-managed island offering many recreational & water-based activities, from biking to fishing.

John Prince Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,444 reviews

Lake Worth Beach, FL

LitScenicDog-friendly

726-acre outdoor haven with campgrounds, ball fields, playgrounds & a golf center.

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,348 reviews

Reno, NV

LoopCrushed gravelLitScenic

Park on a former ranch with picnic & recreation facilities, as well as a museum & botanical garden.

Onondaga Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,347 reviews

Liverpool, NY

LitScenicDog-friendly

This waterside park has boating, archery, fishing, ball fields, hiking & a salt museum.

Falls of the Ohio State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,425 reviews

Clarksville, IN

PavedLitScenic

Park on Ohio River featuring ancient fossil beds, nature-discovery center, hiking, fishing & more.

Lake Chabot Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,161 reviews

Castro Valley, CA

70 miMixedLitScenic

Parkland featuring a 315-acre reservoir for canoeing & fishing, plus trails, picnic areas & a cafe.

RiverScape MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,159 reviews

Dayton, OH

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park along the Great Miami River, offering winter ice-skating, community events & floral plantings.

Howard Amon Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,144 reviews

Richland, WA

PavedShadedLitScenic

Waterfront area featuring tree-lined walking paths, tennis courts & a playground.

Alexander Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,140 reviews

Lawrenceville, GA

PavedShadedLitScenic

Scenic spot featuring a flying-disc golf course, trails, fishing, a horseshoe pit & a playground.

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,039 reviews

Athens, GA

LitScenic

Free 313-acre horticultural conservatory with walking paths & education programs for kids & adults.

Baisley Pond Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 4,401 reviews

Jamaica, NY

LitScenicDog-friendly

Jackson Town Square

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,073 reviews

Jackson, WY

LitScenic

Lighthouse Field State Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,056 reviews

Santa Cruz, CA

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling.

Vitruvian Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,996 reviews

Addison, TX

LitScenicDog-friendly

Residential area with shopping & services plus an attached park with trails, creek & amphitheater.

Bricktown River Walk Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,983 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

LitScenic

Landscaped park around the Bricktown Canal featuring walking trails, outdoor art & restaurants.

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,899 reviews

Newport, OR

Natural surfaceLitScenic

Visitors can climb steep stairs to the top of this 93-ft. lighthouse operating since 1873.

Alton Baker Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,046 reviews

Eugene, OR

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

This 373 acre park offers a boat launch, fishing, trails, a dog park, a playground & picnic sites.

Titlow Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,944 reviews

Tacoma, WA

LitScenicDog-friendly

75-acre park with extensive beach frontage, a kids' spray park, playgrounds, trails & tennis courts.

Scissortail Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,903 reviews

Oklahoma City, OK

ShadedLitScenic

Lively space including gardens, a lake & playground, also home to a farmers' market & concerts.

Town Center Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,807 reviews

Suwanee, GA

LitScenicDog-friendly

City park & events space with a splash playground, amphitheater & a mile of footpaths.

Cedar Hill State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 4,048 reviews

Cedar Hill, TX

LoopNatural surfaceLitScenic

Wooded campsites & facilities for mountain biking, bird-watching, fishing, boating & swimming.

New Castle Battery Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,875 reviews

New Castle, DE

2 miMixedShadedLit

Dog-friendly urban park with riverfront views open to the public during daylight hours.

Smothers Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,733 reviews

Owensboro, KY

LitScenic

Park with a water-play area & a playground, plus 3 signature fountains with a show every 15 minutes.

Cathedral Caverns State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,707 reviews

Woodville, AL

PavedLitScenic

Tours offer a view of a huge stalagmite column, "mystery river" & other formations in a state park.

Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,784 reviews

Jacksonville, FL

MixedShadedLitScenic

This 120 acre arboretum provides rustic trails through the woods & labelled plant life.

Fort Tuthill County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,775 reviews

Flagstaff, AZ

LitScenic

Sprawling area with archery & equestrian facilities plus trails, fairgrounds & an adventure course.

Dash Point State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,921 reviews

Federal Way, WA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Park offering 400 acres on Puget Sound for swimming, camping, hiking, biking & hand-launched boats.

Bull Run Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,806 reviews

Centreville, VA

LitScenic

Fields, wooded hiking areas & a pool near Civil War battle sites, with a holiday festival of lights.

Brook Run Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,637 reviews

Dunwoody, GA

LoopPavedLitScenic

Expansive, 100-plus acre wooded park offering a dog run, trails, a playground & a community garden.

James Island County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,630 reviews

Charleston, SC

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

This serene park with tidal creeks & trails is a popular spot for biking, crabbing & camping.

Sharon Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,685 reviews

Westerville, OH

3.8 miLoopMixedLit

Lake, jogging trails, nature walks & playground featured in 761-acre preserve with forests & fields.

Newport News Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,606 reviews

Newport News, VA

5.3 miNatural surfaceLitScenic

Sprawling park on 8,000+ acres with disc golf & bike rentals plus a boat ramp, horses & gardens.

A Park Above

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,527 reviews

Rio Rancho, NM

LoopShadedLitScenic

Green space with ample playground equipment, plus a splash pad, wheelchair swings & covered tables.

Hemenway Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,522 reviews

Boulder City, NV

ShadedLitScenic

Small city park with tennis & basketball courts, a playground, picnic shelters & views of Lake Mead.

Allaire State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,586 reviews

Wall Township, NJ

LitScenic

Expansive park featuring antique steam trains, the Manasquan River & trails for hiking & biking.

Surprise Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,570 reviews

Surprise, AZ

LitScenicDog-friendly

Popular park with a fishing pond, gazebos & BBQ grills, plus a playground & paved walking path.

Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,484 reviews

Lenexa, KS

LitScenic

Large park featuring trails, sports fields, a disc-golf course & playgrounds, plus a historic barn.

Blendon Woods Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,536 reviews

Columbus, OH

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

This 653-acre park offers a waterfowl refuge & a nature center plus disc golf & ice-skating.

Long Leaf Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,499 reviews

Wilmington, NC

1.5 miPavedShadedLit

Wooded park with lighted baseball fields & tennis courts, ample picnic shelters & a 1.5 mile trail.

Lakeside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,428 reviews

Fond du Lac, WI

LitScenicDog-friendly

Waterfront outdoor area with a quaint lighthouse, carousel & mini train ride, plus boat rentals.

Hubbard Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,409 reviews

Meriden, CT

LitScenic

1,800-acre park featuring a scenic lake, event bandshell, skating rink, tennis court & playground.

Trexler Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,369 reviews

Schnecksville, PA

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly refuge with multiple trails, an observation building and scenic views.

Saltwater State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,515 reviews

Des Moines, WA

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

This park on the shores of Puget Sound has campsites, volleyball courts & an artificial reef.

Mill Mountain Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,365 reviews

Roanoke, VA

15 miMixedLitScenic

Mountaintop hiking & biking trails with scenic overlooks, plus a zoo & discovery center.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,278 reviews

Idaho Falls, ID

Natural surfaceLitScenic

Salt Fork State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,305 reviews

Lore City, OH

2 miLoopMixedLit

Large state park spanning 17,229 acres on a lake with marinas, boat ramps, hiking trails & a beach.

Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,231 reviews

Manchester, TN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trails, waterfalls & an abundance of archaeological & Native American history exhibits.

Meridian Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,417 reviews

Washington, DC

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Leafy city park offering a cascading fountain, statues & a tradition of Sunday drum circles.

Hagerstown City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,340 reviews

Hagerstown, MD

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Long-standing park featuring a fine arts museum, shady picnic zones & a kids' splash pad.

Theodore Wirth Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,265 reviews

Golden Valley, MN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

A 759-acre park offering year-round activities plus a lake, urban forest & chalet-style clubhouse.

Greer City Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,153 reviews

Greer, SC

LitScenic

Well-kept park featuring a playground with swings, a fountain and an amphitheater.

Layton Commons Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,264 reviews

Layton, UT

ShadedLitScenic

47-acre park with a duck pond, 2 baseball fields & playgrounds, plus many picnic shelters & BBQs.

Mount Tamalpais State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,124 reviews

Mill Valley, CA

LoopPavedLitScenic

Oyster Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,183 reviews

Sugar Land, TX

3 miShadedLitScenic

Community park offering a 3-mile hike & bike trail, a pond, rose garden & an amphitheater.

Rochester Municipal Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,101 reviews

Rochester, MI

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park with winding creek, pond & a mile of paved walkways, as well as courts for tennis & volleyball.

Sinnissippi Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,082 reviews

Rockford, IL

LitScenic

This riverside park features an exhibition hall & gardens showcasing exotic flora, art & sculpture.

Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,137 reviews

Columbia, SC

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Old pump houses shed light on the canal works amid natural hiking & biking trails & picnic tables.

Don Knabe Community Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,189 reviews

Cerritos, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Over 50 acres of outdoor activities, including a fishing lake, swimming pool & basketball courts.

Bill Frederick Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,182 reviews

Orlando, FL

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

This 183-acre park on Turkey Lake offers fishing, boating & a playground, plus cabin & tent camping.

West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,112 reviews

West Columbia, SC

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

This park on the Congaree River features an amphitheater & connects with the Three Rivers Greenway.

Saint Edward State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,108 reviews

Kenmore, WA

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Once a seminary, the day-use park offers historic architecture & lakeshore space for nature study.

Union Point Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,088 reviews

New Bern, NC

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Popular park along the Neuse & Trent Rivers featuring play equipment, a large gazebo & a boardwalk.

Red Mountain Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,147 reviews

Mesa, AZ

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Green space housing facilities for sports from baseball to volleyball, plus picnicking sites.

Riverside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,076 reviews

La Crosse, WI

LitScenic

This enduring park has trails, open spaces & a band shell & also hosts an annual Riverfest.

Burroughs Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,008 reviews

Tomball, TX

LitScenicDog-friendly

Expansive, 320-acre park showcasing trails, lake fishing, many playgrounds, sports fields & more.

Berkley Riverfront

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,101 reviews

Kansas City, MO

LitScenic

Downtown green space along the Missouri River features broad biking & walking paths & open fields.

Tree Tops Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,030 reviews

Davie, FL

MixedShadedLitScenic

Nature trails, horseback riding, boating, fishing & wildlife observation at a green, marshland park.

Forest Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,090 reviews

Springfield, MA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling, 735-acre public park known for its charming natural features, sweeping views, lake & zoo.

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,003 reviews

Brea, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling, 124-acre park showcasing various redwood trees, sports complexes & other features.

Eisenhower State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,058 reviews

Denison, TX

Natural surfaceShadedLitScenic

Scenic wooded areas & Lake Texoma are the setting for hiking, fishing, boating, camping & more.

Piestewa Peak Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,928 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

Natural surfaceLitScenic

Park with miles of trails & a scenic 2,608-foot summit which is a popular destination for hikers.

Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,973 reviews

Rowland Heights, CA

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

575-acre park with protected stream, tennis courts & abundant trails & natural areas.

West Branch State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,890 reviews

Ravenna, OH

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Camping & hiking locale with a meadow, woods & a 2,650-acre lake with forks & coves.

Whitnall Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,799 reviews

Franklin, WI

LitScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park offering a nature center with tours, botanical gardens, a golf course & walking trails.

Mosquito Creek Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,919 reviews

Cortland, OH

LitScenicDog-friendly

Nearly 2,500 acres with trails, camping & hunting, plus a large lake for boating & fishing.

Munsinger Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,688 reviews

St Cloud, MN

ShadedLitScenic

Shade-covered, tranquil oasis with a variety of flowers, a rock garden, greenhouse & lily pond.

Eternal Flame Falls

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,737 reviews

Orchard Park, NY

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Secluded waterfalls with a hiking trail & a natural gas spring that when ignited flames 4-8 inches.

Wallace Falls State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,672 reviews

Gold Bar, WA

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling park with campsites & trails encompasses lakes, rivers, forest & a 256-ft. waterfall.

Top of the World

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,657 reviews

Laguna Beach, CA

LitScenic

Popular locale for short walks & hikes offering elevated views of surrounding ocean & mountains.

Cuesta Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,712 reviews

Mountain View, CA

PavedShadedLitScenic

With wide-open spaces & shaded parts, this park has a playground, tennis courts & BBQ facilities.

Eno River State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,650 reviews

Durham, NC

LoopNatural surfaceLitScenic

Vast acres of woodlands for hiking & camping, with canoeing & fishing areas on the Eno River.

Rocky Butte Natural Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,727 reviews

Portland, OR

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Out-of-the-way option for relaxing on the grass amid sweeping views of the city, airport & river.

Norris Dam State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,610 reviews

Rocky Top, TN

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Rental cabins & campsites offer housing for visitors who fish, boat & ski in the reservoir.

Larrabee State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,653 reviews

Bellingham, WA

18 miNatural surfaceShadedLit

Large camping park on Samish Bay with a beach, 2 freshwater lakes & miles of hiking & biking trails.

Mounds State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,640 reviews

Anderson, IN

2 miLoopMixedLit

Park centered on prehistoric monuments also offers hiking, fishing, swimming, camping & more.

Lilacia Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,570 reviews

Lombard, IL

LitScenicDog-friendly

Historic public garden specializing in lilacs (200+ varieties) & tulips (50+), with a picnic area.

Seneca Creek State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,621 reviews

Gaithersburg, MD

50 miMixedShadedLit

This 6,300 acre park of forest & farmlands offers hunting, fresh water fishing & hiking trails.

Huntington Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,796 reviews

Newport News, VA

LitScenic

Slater Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,671 reviews

Pawtucket, RI

LoopLitScenicDog-friendly

Tennis courts, bike trails, & picnic sites fill this park with seasonal events & the Looff Carousel.

Lake Carlsbad Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,639 reviews

Carlsbad, NM

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Recreation area with fishing, boating & water sports, plus play equipment & picnic areas.

Honor Heights Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,564 reviews

Muskogee, OK

LitScenic

122-acre arboretum & botanical garden offering trails, a recreational area & an azalea festival.

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