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Ann Pearson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Auburn, Alabama · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Ann Pearson 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.
What runners say about Ann Pearson Park
“The playground is clean and well-maintained, but it would be nice if there were some shade.”
“The playground is clean and well-maintained, but it would be nice if there were some shade.”
The shaded trails are the best. The paths are sandy which I prefer over gravel. Parents, you can definitely push a stroller, but make sure it is a heavier duty one. I don’t think a little umbrella stroller would make it. Along the trail there is a creek and a couple of grassy areas.
Really enjoyed the park. I think it’s great and glad it’s finally open. It’s advertised being 2.5 miles of trails. After running the exterior lap the most I tracked was 1.15 miles so just be prepared for that. Clockwise loop is a lot easier than counterclockwise loop!
Nice to have a park that’s not only great for kids but also dogs. Nice walking trail and field for activities. I think the future plan is to add disc golf to the field.
Cute little park. Great wooded trails for a quick walk with dogs. I didn’t see any trail maps so I’m posting it here
Trail conditions & character
“The playground is clean and well-maintained, but it would be nice if there were some shade.”
“Clockwise loop is a lot easier than counterclockwise loop!”
“Nice to have a park that’s not only great for kids but also dogs.”
“Parents, you can definitely push a stroller, but make sure it is a heavier duty one.”
Plan your run at Ann Pearson Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteauburnal.gov
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Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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