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Annette N. Shelby Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 290 Google reviews · Running trail in Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Annette N. Shelby 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.
Popular green space with a fountain, a playground and a splash pad for children.
What runners say about Annette N. Shelby Park
“Bathroom facilities are very clean and water fountains are located beside the restrooms.”
I love this park! It is my go to for evening walking & fresh air. It is very family oriented. In the summertime, there’s a fountain for the kids to splash around in. There’s also a playground.
Great park to walk. It’s beautiful, well maintained and feels safe. It has comfy benches along the walking path. Kids and dog friendly. There is a playground and bathrooms. Ample parking and handicap accessibility. What’s not to like.
Great park. Long walking trail. Animal friendly. Has a splash pad (splashpad is on from around memorial day to labor day) and playground. Free. Lots of space to sit on the grass or fly kites. Has water fountains and restrooms near splash pad. Clean.
I often go here to walk while my kids play. It's a nice, quiet park where people typically go to walk, let kids ride bikes, play with their pets, etc. There is no rowdiness and loud music playing, just calm and relaxing.
Trail conditions & character
“Bathroom facilities are very clean and water fountains are located beside the restrooms.”
“There is ample parking, and also handicap accessible areas.”
“Bathroom facilities are very clean and water fountains are located beside the restrooms.”
Plan your run at Annette N. Shelby Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(205) 248-5311
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
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