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Trail Winds Recreation Center

4.3 ★★★★☆ 324 Google reviews · Rec-center track in Thornton, Colorado

Outdoor Lit for night running Rubber / synthetic

Recreation center with a pool, basketball court, and playground, plus exercise classes.

Plan your run

  • Access Members / paid access
  • Surface Rubber / synthetic — springy, fast, and easy on the legs; runs well wet or dry
  • Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
  • Night running lit for evening laps — check the posted closing time, since lights usually follow the park's hours
  • Amenities restrooms, parking (from runner reviews)
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 720-977-5700
  • Website thorntonco.gov

Hours

Monday 5 am–9 pm
Tuesday 5 am–9 pm
Wednesday 5 am–9 pm
Thursday 5 am–9 pm
Friday 5 am–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–6 pm
Sunday 8 am–6 pm

Posted gate hours. Park tracks often close at dusk even when the listing says later, and school tracks close for meets and practice.

Is Trail Winds Recreation Center open to the public?

Trail Winds Recreation Center is a private or paid-access facility — expect a membership, day pass, or admission rather than open public access. Check their site or call for current rates and public hours before you plan a visit.

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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 324 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

⏱️ great for intervals 4 mentions

“But good workout classes gym doesn't seem overloaded with people.”

From the reviews

…There are two floor, with the exercise equipment upstairs as well as a walking/running track. They have personal trainers (for a fee) and different dance and exercise classes. Most are posted at the particular areas. They offer daycare but one must inquire about pricing.

★★★★☆ — Lorenzo, Nov 2025

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Where to find Trail Winds Recreation Center

13495 Holly St, Thornton, CO80602

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4.7 ★★★★★ 2,445 reviews

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Open to public Lit at night Grass good for the whole familyeasy parking

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and runner reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own or manage this track? Claim your listing — it's free.