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Shaded Running Trails

Shade is the difference between a pleasant July run and one you cut short. A tree canopy keeps both the air and the surface beneath it cooler, which is why an exposed greenway across open ground becomes a heat trap in midsummer, and for much of the year in the South — the same path that is perfect in April can be unrunnable at noon in August. The flip side is worth knowing: shaded woodland holds moisture, so those trails stay muddy longer after rain and take longer to dry out in spring.

5,213 trails in this directory carry this feature, across 50 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 5,213.

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Central Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 300,064 reviews

New York, NY

ShadedScenic

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

Hermann Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 30,237 reviews

Houston, TX

ShadedScenic

Forsyth Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 19,194 reviews

Savannah, GA

ShadedScenic

30-acre park with basketball & tennis courts, paths, a historic fountain & a Confederate memorial.

Piedmont Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 17,919 reviews

Atlanta, GA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling park featuring jogging paths, basketball courts, dog parks, a farmers' market & more.

Starved Rock State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 17,508 reviews

Oglesby, IL

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking, fishing & boating in a historic landmark area with canyons & trails plus a lodge & cabins.

Beverly Hills Garden Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 14,308 reviews

Beverly Hills, CA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Expansive, tree-filled park with fountains & jogging paths plus cacti & rose gardens.

Astoria Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 12,952 reviews

Astoria, NY

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Indiana Dunes National Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 13,163 reviews

Porter, IN

50 miBoardwalkShadedScenic

Park with hotels & eateries, plus 15 miles of shoreline for swimming, hiking, bird-watching & more.

Denver City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 12,443 reviews

Denver, CO

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

This expansive greenspace has amenities such as a zoo, museum & golf course, plus areas for hiking.

Memorial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 10,826 reviews

Houston, TX

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Expansive city park with lush natural features, popular running trail, golf course & lots of shade.

South Pointe Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 10,811 reviews

Miami Beach, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Waterfront park with beach/pier access, a playground & splash pad, plus walking/biking & open space.

Wekiwa Springs State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 11,156 reviews

Apopka, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Guided & self-guided canoe or kayak tours on the Wekiwa River with equipment rental available.

Lake Perris State Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 9,508 reviews

Perris, CA

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Reserve on a lake, popular for boating & hikes in rocky terrain home to bobcats & birdlife.

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.

Irvine Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,859 reviews

Orange, CA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park offers train & pony rides, plus paddle boat rentals, the Orange County Zoo & picnic areas.

Van Cortlandt Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 9,130 reviews

Bronx, NY

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a museum, playgrounds, sports facilities, dog runs, BBQ areas, trails & more.

Landa Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,747 reviews

New Braunfels, TX

ShadedScenic

51-acre riverside park with a miniature train, nature trail, mini-golf, picnic tables & more.

Schenley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,698 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

ShadedScenic

Park with 456 acres of trails, a sportsplex, botanical gardens, cafe, visitors center & golf course.

Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,080 reviews

Plano, TX

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

This 200-acre park features a trail system, playground, picnic pavilion & public restrooms.

Koko Head District Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,062 reviews

Honolulu, HI

ShadedScenic

Sprawling collection of sports fields, gardens, picnic areas & stairs climbing a volcanic crater.

Coolidge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,873 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

6 miPavedShadedScenic

Waterfront park with a restored historic carousel, an interactive play fountain & open spaces.

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,547 reviews

Gilbert, AZ

PavedShadedScenic

Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site.

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.

Forest Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,402 reviews

Woodhaven, NY

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Large forested park featuring hiking trails & bridle paths, plus a bandshell, golf & other sports.

Craig Ranch Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,305 reviews

North Las Vegas, NV

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park offering grass lawns, playgrounds & sports areas on the site of a former golf course.

Murray Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,874 reviews

Murray, UT

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Large, public open space with pavilions, playing fields, a gazebo, an amphitheater & a restaurant.

William Land Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,789 reviews

Sacramento, CA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Sizable park offering many amenities, including a zoo, amphitheater, golf course & ball fields.

Sugar House Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,596 reviews

Salt Lake City, UT

LoopPavedShadedScenic

This sprawling green space with a pond lures locals for long walks, bike rides, basketball & soccer.

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.

De León Springs State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,442 reviews

De Leon Springs, FL

PavedShadedScenic

Once home to the native Mayaca, later a winter resort, and now a state park for swimming & canoeing.

Cypress Point Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 6,594 reviews

Tampa, FL

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Oceanfront park with a boardwalk, hiking trails, dunes, picnic shelters & a canoe dock.

Levy Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,174 reviews

Houston, TX

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Ray Roberts Lake State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,256 reviews

Pilot Point, TX

LoopMixedShadedScenic

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.

Hollywood North Beach Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,188 reviews

Hollywood, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

This 56-acre beachfront park has waterway fishing piers, a tower, a cafe & sea turtle exhibits.

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.

Mercer County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,043 reviews

West Windsor Township, NJ

ShadedScenic

Diverse activities available in a large preserve including play fields, trails, a lake & a dog park.

Fort Clinch State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,872 reviews

Fernandina Beach, FL

ShadedScenic

Beachfront park at a circa-1864 fort with guided tours, wildlife viewing, camping & nature trails.

Philippe Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,763 reviews

Safety Harbor, FL

PavedShadedScenic

Tranquil harborside park with a historic Native American mound, a playground, fishing & more.

Garret Mountain Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,859 reviews

Woodland Park, NJ

LoopShadedScenic

Hilltop 568-acre park around Lambert Castle, featuring rich bird life & trails with city views.

Cedar Ridge Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,688 reviews

Dallas, TX

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Audubon nature preserve offering 9 miles of hiking trails through 600 acres of hill country habitat.

Palisades Interstate Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,817 reviews

Alpine, NJ

30 miShadedScenic

2,500-acre riverfront park offers 30 miles of hiking & ski trails, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary.

Busse Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,482 reviews

Rolling Meadows, IL

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves.

Kapiʻolani Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,478 reviews

Honolulu, HI

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

A public, oceanfront park with volcano views, a beach, volleyball, picnicking & canoeing.

Hilltop Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,221 reviews

Signal Hill, CA

PavedShadedLitScenic

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

Summit Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,151 reviews

Blue Ash, OH

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Modern park offering playgrounds, a dog area and trails, plus restaurants and some waterside relaxation.

Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,119 reviews

Waimanalo, HI

PavedShadedScenic

Natural hiking area with paved trail & overlook, ocean views, lighthouse & whale-watching potential.

Pedernales Falls State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,188 reviews

Johnson City, TX

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

5,200-acre park with hiking & horseback riding trails, campsites, river swimming & scenic vistas.

Lake Havasu State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,096 reviews

Lake Havasu City, AZ

1.5 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

Home of the original London Bridge with lake beaches, campsites, trails & a garden with wildlife.

Sharon Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,016 reviews

Sharonville, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Recreation area with paved trails, golf, boating, an indoor playground & a village museum.

Patterson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,953 reviews

Baltimore, MD

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Popular park with an observatory, playgrounds & a dog park, plus a seasonal pool & ice rink.

Burke Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,844 reviews

Fairfax Station, VA

5 miLoopShadedScenic

County recreational park featuring a fishing lake, picnic areas, a miniature train & playgrounds.

Depot Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,715 reviews

Gainesville, FL

ShadedScenic

This large park features a playground & splash pad, lawns, a large pond with a promenade & more.

North Beach Oceanside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,811 reviews

Miami Beach, FL

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Bustling thoroughfare lined with shops, nightclubs & art deco hotels, plus beachfront parks.

Floyd Lamb Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,792 reviews

Las Vegas, NV

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Natural park spanning 2,000+ acres with picnic areas, lakes & wildlife such as ducks & peacocks.

McKinley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,634 reviews

Sacramento, CA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxing preserve featuring a rose garden, seasonal pool, playgrounds, tennis courts & trails.

Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,535 reviews

Cupertino, CA

25 miLoopShadedScenic

Rural nature preserve with 25 miles of hiking trails, plus a working farm & a model plane launch.

Mission Peak Regional Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,513 reviews

Fremont, CA

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

Vast mountain preserve popular for biking, hiking, horseback riding, R/C flying and hang-gliding.

Barton Creek Greenbelt

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,508 reviews

Austin, TX

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

This popular urban natural area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing.

Lake Pueblo State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,524 reviews

Pueblo, CO

15.4 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Wilderness area known for fishing, with 60 miles of shoreline & 2 marinas, plus a swimming beach.

McCormick's Creek State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,229 reviews

Spencer, IN

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Site offers hiking & horseback-riding trails, river fishing, indoor recreational center & campsites.

Charles H. Wilson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,274 reviews

Torrance, CA

LoopShadedDog-friendly

Sports & recreation area for jogging, volleyball, basketball, tennis, roller hockey & more.

Kiwanis Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,324 reviews

Tempe, AZ

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a lake & a 54,000-sq.-ft. complex with an indoor wave pool & a 15-court tennis center.

Holliday Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,133 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

City park on 94 acres with trails, an arboretum, playground & nature center with all-ages programs.

Blacklick Woods Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,204 reviews

Reynoldsburg, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Popular, 643-acre park featuring wooded trails, wildlife sightings, picnic areas & other activities.

Yorba Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,163 reviews

Anaheim, CA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Mile-wide park adjacent to the Santa Ana River has 140 acres of picnic tables, lakes, trails & more.

Roosevelt Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,157 reviews

Edison, NJ

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park offering multiple sports areas, trails, lake fishing, an ice skating rink & an outdoor theater.

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.

Lake Norman State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,112 reviews

Troutman, NC

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

State park next to NC's largest man-made lake, with fishing, boating, camping, hiking & more.

Terry Hershey Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,077 reviews

Houston, TX

11 miMixedShadedScenic

Extensive network of hiking & biking trails along a stretch of Buffalo Bayou encompassing 500 acres.

Tilden Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,971 reviews

Orinda, CA

41 miMixedShadedScenic

A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride.

Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,930 reviews

Austin, TX

ShadedScenic

Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks.

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.

Peace Valley Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,818 reviews

Doylestown, PA

PavedShadedScenic

Calm outdoor spot with a lake & boating rentals, along with an abundance of walking & hiking trails.

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.

Spring Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,777 reviews

Green Cove Springs, FL

ShadedScenic

Park with a swimming pool, playgrounds, picnic areas, a boat launch, and a fishing pier.

Morgan Falls Overlook Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,833 reviews

Sandy Springs, GA

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Family-oriented park featuring expansive playgrounds, walking trails, picnic areas & river views.

Brushy Creek Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,826 reviews

Cedar Park, TX

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Park set around a 38-acre lake with trails, a playground, fishing pier & wildlife viewing area.

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.

Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,651 reviews

Plano, TX

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Natural 800-acre park around a small lake with a pavilion, amphitheater & nearly 13 miles of trails.

Castlewood Canyon State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,590 reviews

Franktown, CO

12 miMixedShadedScenic

Expansive park with hiking trails, rock climbing walls, wildlife viewing opportunities & more.

Highlands Hammock State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,630 reviews

Sebring, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Huge park offers full camping facilities, trails & wildlife in an old-growth cypress swamp.

Lake Louisa State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,619 reviews

Clermont, FL

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

In addition to housing one of the area's only swimmable lakes, this park also boasts scenic views.

Inniswood Metro Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,541 reviews

Westerville, OH

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Nature preserve featuring formal gardens & lawns, a trail, with a center for workshops & a library.

Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,529 reviews

Oakland, CA

40 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites.

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.

Alum Rock Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,599 reviews

San Jose, CA

ShadedScenic

Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas.

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.

Fred G. Bond Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,504 reviews

Cary, NC

LoopMixedShadedDog-friendly

Sprawling lakeside park with an amphitheater, trails, athletic fields, a rope course & playground.

O. P. Schnabel Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,559 reviews

San Antonio, TX

2 miPavedShadedScenic

Sprawling 202-acre park with nature trails, pavilions, picnic tables, athletic fields & a playscape.

Inwood Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,558 reviews

New York, NY

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Historical & hilly green space with a long river front, sports areas & NYC's last natural forest.

Emerald View Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,544 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hilltop 257-acre park on a former coal mining area with trails, woodland & play & picnic areas.

Lighthouse Point Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,691 reviews

New Haven, CT

ShadedScenic

An 1847 lighthouse anchors this beachfront that is popular with swimmers & a prime birding spot.

Desert Breeze Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,526 reviews

Chandler, AZ

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

This large public park offers a lake, splash pad, sport courts & fields, paths & a playground.

Lake Seminole Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,524 reviews

Seminole, FL

2 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

Sanctuary for alligators & other wildlife with multi-use trails, water sports & picnic shelters.

Central Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,591 reviews

Santa Clara, CA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

52-acre park with 2 playgrounds & athletic courts/fields, plus a swimming pool, picnic area & BBQs.

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.

Murray Reservoir

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,446 reviews

La Mesa, CA

5.5 miLoopPavedShaded

Small boat rentals, fishing & many picnic areas, plus a walking & biking path along the reservoir.

Veterans Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,440 reviews

West Jordan, UT

Shaded

Public park with lawned areas, on-site parking & facilities for children, including a playground.

Celebration Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,426 reviews

Allen, TX

Shaded

Big park with playgrounds, splash park, pavilion, hiking trails, baseball, soccer, tennis & more.

High Cliff State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,343 reviews

Sherwood, WI

PavedShadedScenic

State park on Lake Winnebago featuring scenic limestone cliffs, a beach, trails & picnic areas.

Chesapeake City Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,376 reviews

Chesapeake, VA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Pine forest featuring open space for dog & skate parks plus an expansive playground & horseshoes.

Miami Whitewater Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,242 reviews

Harrison, OH

8 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

4,345-acre oasis providing wooded hiking trails, a golf course, campsite & a lake for water sports.

Anclote River Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,345 reviews

Holiday, FL

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a 300-foot beach, a boat launch, designated fishing areas & a pavilion for picnics.

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.

Greynolds Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,326 reviews

North Miami Beach, FL

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Comprising a variety of natural habitats, this park offers camping, golfing, hiking & kayaking.

Lodi Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,301 reviews

Lodi, CA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Lakefront park offering swimming, boating, kayaking, chartered river tours & nature programs.

Maybury State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,133 reviews

Northville, MI

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding & cross-country skiing, plus a working educational farm.

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.

Holly Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,187 reviews

Holly, MI

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Vast woodland area for hiking, fishing, biking & camping, plus a disc golf course & lake beach.

Oak Glen Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,118 reviews

Yucaipa, CA

42 miMixedShadedScenic

Devou Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,184 reviews

Covington, KY

MixedShadedScenic

Massive park with an amphitheater, a golf course, a lake & a museum, plus sports fields & trails.

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.

Red Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,180 reviews

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Open park with playgrounds, areas for baseball, soccer & horseshoes, an exercise trail & duck pond.

Petrifying Springs Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,105 reviews

Kenosha, WI

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

360-acre park with wooded trails, an 18-hole golf course, picnic areas, playgrounds & ball fields.

Ensign Peak Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,084 reviews

Salt Lake City, UT

2 miLoopMixedShaded

Easy to manage trail featuring a monument to early settlers that features panoramic views of the city and the Salt Lake Valley.

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,144 reviews

Humble, TX

MixedShadedScenic

Chaparral Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,135 reviews

Scottsdale, AZ

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

This 100-acre public park has a swimming pool & fishing lake, plus sports courts & a playground.

Myrtle Beach State Park Pier

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,063 reviews

Myrtle Beach, SC

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

Relaxed park with a mile-long pier featuring fishing, gift shops, ice cream and a campsite, plus outdoor showers.

Red Reef Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,118 reviews

Boca Raton, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenic

A 67-acre oceanfront park for swimming, snorkeling & surf fishing that includes a nature center.

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.

Eagle Lake Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,038 reviews

Largo, FL

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Lively scenic area with ponds, boasting a playground, trails & a dog park, plus ample parking.

Sherwood Island State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,233 reviews

Westport, CT

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

235 acres on the coast offering beaches for swimming & fishing, plus picnic areas & a 9/11 memorial.

Hellyer County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,161 reviews

San Jose, CA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Green space featuring a 15-mile paved trail, plus picnicking, disc golf, a dog park & a velodrome.

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.

London Bridge Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,076 reviews

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring waterfront picnic/BBQ areas, athletic fields, walking trails & swimming.

Miramar Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,116 reviews

Miramar, FL

ShadedDog-friendly

Recreation area with pools, a water park, picnic areas, athletic fields & lakeside walking trails.

McDowell Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,048 reviews

Charlotte, NC

PavedShadedScenic

This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas.

Ravine Gardens State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,034 reviews

Palatka, FL

2.5 miLoopMixedShaded

Tranquil green space featuring a playground & hiking trails set amid landscaped gardens.

Tree Tops Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,030 reviews

Davie, FL

MixedShadedLitScenic

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

Settlers' Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,026 reviews

Meridian, ID

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Large park boasts playgrounds, baseball fields & a splash area, plus disc golf, tennis & horseshoes.

Hawk Island Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,065 reviews

Lansing, MI

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

100-acre, all-seasons park with a vehicle entrance fee features swimming, trails & snowboarding.

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.

Snyder Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,938 reviews

Fort Lauderdale, FL

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Dogs swim & play in this recreation area with picnic & sporting areas for two-legged animals too.

Castle Rock State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,837 reviews

Los Gatos, CA

LoopShadedScenic

Park offering 34 miles of hiking & horseback riding trails among redwoods & other regional trees.

Boyd Lake State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 3,070 reviews

Loveland, CO

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Placid lakeside park featuring boating, fishing & other water sports plus a campground & more.

Oak Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,851 reviews

Chesapeake, VA

1.5 miLoopShadedScenic

This 65-acre outdoor activity place has a 1.5-mi. path around a lake, plus benches & a playground.

Knightdale Station Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,790 reviews

Knightdale, NC

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Community park with a rail-themed playground, sports fields, picnic shelter & 2 miles of trails.

Shoreline Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,832 reviews

Mountain View, CA

ShadedScenic

Park with a golf course, a lake with boat rentals, walking/biking trails & a Victorian house museum.

A. L. Anderson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,821 reviews

Tarpon Springs, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded area with a dog park, walking trails & picnic spots, plus a boat ramp & fishing access.

Crescent Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,817 reviews

St. Petersburg, FL

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside park featuring scenic views, tennis courts, a baseball field, playgrounds & a dog park.

Keystone State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,778 reviews

Derry, PA

10 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

A 1,200-acre park with man-made Keystone Lake offers swimming, boating, hiking & modern cabins.

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