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Anchor Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 530 Google reviews · Running trail in Farragut, Tennessee · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 0.8 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Anchor 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.
Lakefront park with a playground and plenty of trails, plus picnic spaces.
What runners say about Anchor Park
“And as a bonus, the park also has really clean bathrooms, which is beyond helpful and makes long park days a lot less stressful.”
“That’s not only because it’s beautiful, but also because it’s just pretty unique when it comes to what it offers.”
“Great place to walk the dog and take in the surroundings.”
This is definitely one of my favorite parks in the area. That’s not only because it’s beautiful, but also because it’s just pretty unique when it comes to what it offers.
Very nice relaxing atmosphere. Great place for children to play or if you like to take walks
Great place to walk around lake and through neighborhoods. Lots of walking options and amenities. Paved trails and a few small hills if you need cardio.
Anchor Park is a really nice place for the kids to play, it to have a picnic. There is a really great playground, a sand pit, a little Lincoln logs style playhouse that my kids lived climbing on, picnic tables, a pond you can fish in, and a nice walking trail.
Trail conditions & character
“I don’t like how far away the swings are from the main playground, there is no fence, and the bathrooms are across the parking lot from the playground.”
“That’s not only because it’s beautiful, but also because it’s just pretty unique when it comes to what it offers.”
“Great place to walk the dog and take in the surroundings.”
Plan your run at Anchor Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance0.8 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelegacyparks.org
- Phone(865) 966-7057
- 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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