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Alder Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 154 Google reviews · Running trail in Simpsonville, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Alder 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.
Small suburban playground with slides, swings, a merry-go-round and a seesaw.
What runners say about Alder Park
“Nice quiet dog friendly park, notably has a pump track and a x3=1 mile circular walkway”
Nice little park tucked away from the main areas in a well established residential area. There is a large kids playground, picnic shelter and tables, a basketball court. Large grass field for ball sports or frisbee, and a paved walking loop with 3 laps equal to a mile.
I grew up in this neighborhood. Sony memories in this park. Most of which I can't post here! Still nice quiet little park with moderate playground and quiet walking track. #westwoodforlife
Nice quiet park. Grass is low, and walking and running trail is fairly maintained. They also have a small ramp park in the back for scooters and bikes.
Nice quiet dog friendly park, notably has a pump track and a x3=1 mile circular walkway
Trail conditions & character
“Nice quiet dog friendly park, notably has a pump track and a x3=1 mile circular walkway”
“New equipment, open restrooms, and lots of room for activities.”
“Large grass field for ball sports or frisbee, and a paved walking loop with 3 laps equal to a mile.”
“Not heavily used so may be a good option if you prefer a non crowded park, or if your dog dosen't always do well with other dogs.”
“Large grass field for ball sports or frisbee, and a paved walking loop with 3 laps equal to a mile.”
Plan your run at Alder Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- 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.
- Websitesimpsonville.com
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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