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Battell Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,146 Google reviews · Running trail in Mishawaka, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Battell 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.
Riverside green space featuring a historic bandshell for summer concerts, plus picnic & play areas.
What runners say about Battell Park
“This is a beautiful park along the river for a nice little stroll.”
Loved this park!! It was beautiful on the river front and so many walk paths. Also able to walk across the river to the park on the other side.
This is an amazing playground that they have definitely redone in the past couple of years. The ground of the playground is made of Astroturf and is squishy and bouncy. There are several slides and other pieces of fun play equipment for kiddos.
Big park along the river in Mishawka. Close to food options and a sometimes-running Biergarten. Highlights include multiple pedestrian bridges, really interesting water irrigation/fountain systems great to play in when they are running, and this stunning rock garden leading down to the river.
My favorite local park! It’s always clean and feels safe. During the summer the plants and waterfalls are gorgeous. There’s even a newer splash park and playground for kids. The are also tennis courts as well as quite a few spacious trails to walk. It’s a magical spot hidden away!
Trail conditions & character
“Great area to walk and nice views of the river from land and walking bridge!”
“There are bathrooms about a three minute walk away down a sidewalk in the bigger park.”
Plan your run at Battell 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemishawaka.in.gov
- Phone(574) 258-1664
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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