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Shaded Running Trails in Arizona
Arizona has 101 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 39 cities and towns — Chandler, Tucson, Sierra Vista, Yuma and 35 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,547 reviews
Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site.
Lake Havasu State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,096 reviews
Home of the original London Bridge with lake beaches, campsites, trails & a garden with wildlife.
Kiwanis Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,324 reviews
Park with a lake & a 54,000-sq.-ft. complex with an indoor wave pool & a 15-court tennis center.
Desert Breeze Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,526 reviews
This large public park offers a lake, splash pad, sport courts & fields, paths & a playground.
Chaparral Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,135 reviews
This 100-acre public park has a swimming pool & fishing lake, plus sports courts & a playground.
Red Mountain Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,147 reviews
Green space housing facilities for sports from baseball to volleyball, plus picnicking sites.
London Bridge Beach
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,076 reviews
Park featuring waterfront picnic/BBQ areas, athletic fields, walking trails & swimming.
West Wetlands Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,692 reviews
Sprawling riverfront park featuring playgrounds, multi-use trails, grassy areas for sports & a pond.
Copper Sky Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,319 reviews
Park with a baseball field, soccer fields, and facilities for skateboarding, tennis, and disc golf.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,114 reviews
Green space featuring multiple playgrounds for kids and a skate park, plus sand volleyball courts.
Pinnacle Peak Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,706 reviews
A trail allows visitors to hike to the top of Pinnacle Peak & those with experience may rock climb.
Gateway Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,536 reviews
Riverside beach park featuring fishing docks, picnic shelters, restrooms & a playground.
Woodland Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,487 reviews
Sporting & play areas with hiking, biking & horse trails, fishing, boating & picnic facilities.
Crossroads at Silverbell District Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,459 reviews
A big green space featuring ball fields and courts for various sports as well as several playgrounds.
Show Low City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,426 reviews
Popular park featuring playgrounds, basketball courts and disc golf courses.
Rillito River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,356 reviews
This riverside park with exercise stations & equestrian access features soft & hard trails.
Paloma Community Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 939 reviews
Watery park with a playground, open fields and a splash pad.
Lions Dog Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 956 reviews
Lakeside dog park with a fountain, swimming pools, and shade, plus a picnic area.
Grand Canal Linear Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 969 reviews
A disc-golf course, playground, canalside trail & picnic area are the draw at this community park.
Ray Smucker Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 906 reviews
Community park offering a walking trail, large playground, picnic shelters & fitness equipment.
Gateway Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 885 reviews
Park with sports courts & fields, playgrounds, a splash pad, a walking path & dog areas.
Mountain Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 850 reviews
Recreational space with a skate ramp and a soccer field as well as baseball courts. Playground features swings and slides, plus there's a splash pad.
Lewis Kingman Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 864 reviews
Outdoor activity area with separate fenced areas for small & large dogs, picnic tables & restrooms.
Ramsey Canyon Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 787 reviews
Wildlife-rich preserve featuring well-maintained trails for hiking and bird watching.
Piestewa Peak Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 725 reviews
Trio of trails, boasting panoramic views, desert foliage, and steep rock formations for all fitness levels.
Canada del Oro Riverfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 688 reviews
Family-friendly spot for playing baseball as well as soccer and basketball at outdoor courts.
Fatmans Loop Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 681 reviews
Walking trail featuring scenic overlooks with city views, volcanic rock formations & more.
Desert Meadows Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 612 reviews
Community-managed garden and park featuring desert plants, wildflowers and walking paths.
Tompkins Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 645 reviews
Kids enjoy the playgrounds and slides at this outdoor green space with a dog park and a walking trail.
Tom's Thumb
4.9 ★★★★★ 530 reviews
Popular hiking spot with well-maintained trails, rock formations, and scenic views.
Asante Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 507 reviews
Picnicking, basketball, and baseball fields, plus a playground and walking trails, feature at this city park.
Tangerine Sky Community Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 485 reviews
Ample park for families featuring a zip line and climbing equipment.
Treasure Loop Trail #56
4.8 ★★★★★ 470 reviews
Moderate, 2.4-mi. hiking trail known for spring wildflowers & unique rock formations.
Gladden Farms Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 478 reviews
Clean park featuring a splash pad and a playground, plus baseball fields and a softball field.
Wind Cave
4.7 ★★★★★ 459 reviews
Popular hiking trail leading to a wind cave and featuring friendly chipmunks at the top.
Joe Henry Memorial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 476 reviews
Green space offering playgrounds & a volleyball court, plus ball fields & picnic shelters with BBQs.
Carver Park Track
4.4 ★★★★☆ 475 reviews
Park with picnic and playground areas, as well as facilities for basketball, tennis, handball, and baseball.
Villago Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 456 reviews
Clean park featuring a playground, tennis and basketball courts, plus picnic areas.
Earl Edgar Recreational Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 391 reviews
Family-friendly outdoor recreation area boasting soccer and baseball fields as well as a playground.
Iris Dewhirst Pima Canyon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 362 reviews
Popular trail, with rocky terrain and desert views, that goes through a canyon.
Bell Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 345 reviews
Hikers & riders frequent this natural area with trails that wind through striking desert scenery.
Sanguinetti Memorial Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 384 reviews
Park with 3 covered pavilions with grills & picnic tables, a playground & a volleyball court.
Pima Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 352 reviews
Park with baseball diamonds & a multi-purpose field, plus a horseshoe pit, pavilion & playground.
Brown Canyon Ranch
4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Tranquil spot featuring an 1880s ranch house, plus trails, picnic tables and mountain views.
Len Roberts Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 335 reviews
Green space with play equipment, a splash pad & covered picnic areas with electricity.
Avalon Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 321 reviews
Well-kept park featuring a playground and benches, plus a fenced-in dog park area.
Golden Eagle Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Park with sports facilities such as baseball and softball fields, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground.
Peart Park
4 ★★★★☆ 315 reviews
Relaxing tree-filled park offering a playground, picnics and a pond, as well as benches.
Tom's Thumb Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Hiking trails, some steep and busy, with views and information boards.
Tibshraeny Family Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 272 reviews
Public park featuring picnic tables, a playground, basketball and volleyball courts, restrooms, and a trail.
Hanger Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 229 reviews
Open park with playgrounds, basketball courts, slides and paths.
Pantano River Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 230 reviews
Relaxed park featuring paved paths for biking and jogging, picnic benches and a playground.
THUDE PARK
4.5 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Green space offering soccer & baseball fields, walking paths & frequent model-plane flying.
Desert Discovery Nature Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
0.4-mile paved loop trail with interpretive signs of the area's flora & fauna, plus shady benches.
Bicentennial Park
3.9 ★★★★☆ 247 reviews
Baseball field, basketball court, gazebos, swings and a playground in a clean, shaded park.
Groom Creek Loop Trail #307
4.8 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
Trails for hiking, mountain biking & horseback riding in a wooded area with elevation gain.
Brooks Crossing Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
Neighborhood recreational space with a playground and a basketball court, plus swings.
Cyr Center Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 200 reviews
Park with soccer fields and a walking trail, as well as a playground and picnic tables.
Desert Rose Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 201 reviews
Basketball court and fitness stations in a compact open space, plus playground sets.
Zanjero Park
4 ★★★★☆ 201 reviews
Arid, 20-acre park featuring walking & equestrian trails & a burrowing owl habitat.
Memory Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Simple grass park featuring a playground, a library and shade trees.
Hidden Valley Natural Tunnel
4.9 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Scenic destination featuring a trail through boulders and shade, and a natural tunnel.
San Lucas Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Park offering baseball and volleyball, a playground, and a track, plus a dog-friendly area.
Monolith Garden Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Many iconic rock formations, formed by ancient volcanic activity, can be seen on this trail.
Cole Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Park providing a playground, picnic facilities, and a lake, plus access to the Flyover Bridge.
Hidden Meadows Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 160 reviews
Community recreation area offering picnic tables, BBQ grills & a children's playground.
Pecos Ranch Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Playground featuring a wood-chip base, swings and slides as well as shaded areas.
Mountain View Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Spacious park with basketball courts and a big playground as well as open grassy areas.
Bear Canyon Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Family-friendly trailhead offering various hiking options through scenic terrain.
Cypress Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area with a variety of trails that lead to scenic views.
Roadrunner Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Local outfit offering swings, slides, basketball and volleyball courts plus playgrounds.
Hohokam Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Dog-friendly basketball, playground-equipped park with picnic tables, tennis courts and volleyball. Swings and slides also feature.
Wildlife Ridge Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 105 reviews
Baseball field, a playground and clean grassy areas, plus a sand volleyball court.
Las Lagunas de Anza Wetlands
4.4 ★★★★☆ 98 reviews
Tranquil park & preserve featuring a bamboo path, picnic tables, and walking trails.
Country Club Trail #632
4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Wooded hiking area featuring scenic views through the pine trees.
Billy Creek Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Hiking area featuring creek-side trails through forested terrain, plus scenic views.
Soldier's Creek Park
3.8 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews
Park with a children's playground, picnic tables, and a walking path.
First Crossing Day Use Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Hiking area with a picnic spot and a creek.
Griffith Spring Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Relaxed loop trail through the forest, plus picnic tables and a pond.
Sahuarita Parks & Recreation
4.5 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Family-friendly green space featuring an outdoor play area, as well as ballfields and trails.
Show Low City Dog Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Dog-friendly, fenced-in recreation area featuring dirt and wood chip surfaces alongside a fenced-off zone for timid dogs.
Crossbow Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a basketball court and a playground with a Ninja Warrior-style course.
Stonebrook Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 48 reviews
Well-kept park featuring a playground, benches and huge umbrellas.
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- Chandler
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- Yuma
- Cottonwood
- Lake Havasu City
- Payson
- Scottsdale
- Tempe
- Glendale
- Kingman
- Marana
- Oro Valley
- Show Low
- Surprise
- Apache Junction
- Buckeye
- Camp Verde
- Casa Grande
- Flagstaff
- Gilbert
- Mesa
- Peoria
- Phoenix
- Prescott
- Chino Valley
- El Mirage
- Fountain Hills
- Green Valley
- Hereford
- Lakeside
- Maricopa
- Nogales
- Pinetop
- Prescott Valley
- Rimrock
- Safford
- Sahuarita
- Sedona
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