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Azalea Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,895 Google reviews · Running trail in Summerville, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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Confirmed from Azalea 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.
Scenic park with landscaped flower beds, ponds, sculptures, winding walking trails & tennis courts.
What runners say about Azalea Park
“Quiet, beautiful scenery, not many people, small path with plenty of places to sit.”
“Nice park with lots of shade.”
“Very quiet and cozy atmosphere with 2 rentable gazebo’s, plenty of benches, walking paths, and even a pond with plenty of friendly turtles.”
We visited the park in November so a very peaceful visit but not the show of azalea flowers that takes place in the spring. However, camellias, tea olives, and other flowers were in bloom and the park is a wonderful walk regardless. Loved all the statuary, and the nature we did see. Will definitely visit in the spring!
Beautiful park with lots of photo ops. There are 2 parts to the park, each unique in its own way. We felt like we were in the middle of a forest but there is always a road nearby. Right in the middle of beautiful historic downtown Summerville. Loved the turtle pond & the frog pond. The statues were adorable.
This was my first time visiting this park and I took my dog Baxter there for a late morning walk. This is an awesome park! Perfect for taking a quick stroll, walking your dog, getting in some light reading on a park bench or munching on some food at a picnic table.
One of my favorite places to exist with nature for a bit. Quiet, beautiful scenery, not many people, small path with plenty of places to sit. There is a turtle pond with a TON of turtles and a couple of gazebos. Definitely visit if you're in the area and have 30 minutes to spare.
Trail conditions & character
“Quiet, beautiful scenery, not many people, small path with plenty of places to sit.”
“Very quiet and cozy atmosphere with 2 rentable gazebo’s, plenty of benches, walking paths, and even a pond with plenty of friendly turtles.”
“This was my first time visiting this park and I took my dog Baxter there for a late morning walk.”
Plan your run at Azalea 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesummervillesc.gov
- Phone(843) 851-5211
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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