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Battlefield Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 429 Google reviews · Running trail in Richmond, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Battlefield 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.
Prominent Civil War battlefield with walking trails, historic buildings & a visitor center.
What runners say about Battlefield Park
“This historical site and the State of Kentucky is absolutely gorgeous!”
Great location to visit and explore our nations past history. Also a great location for a nature walk around the paved walking track. Very scenic and beautiful sittings. Rounding hills, blue grass pastures and yes very old buildings to explore.
Very nice historical park with walking trails that are kept clean. This location has a lot of signs that provides you with information regarding the location during Civil War times.
This is a great place for Civil War buffs. Nice paved walking trail has informative signs about the Battle of Richmond. We were not familiar with this action. The park is managed by a historical association. The signage is very weather-beaten and due for upgrades. The park has picnic tables and decent public restrooms.
It’s a good walking path with signs detailing different aspects of the battle. There’s a small cemetery on top of a hill. I really enjoyed the farm house. One of the ladies gave a tour of the house and I really enjoyed it.
Trail conditions & character
“The upper floor of the house (Pleasant View) has human blood stains on the wood floors, likely from the time it was used as a field hospital during the Battle of Richmond.”
“The park itself is not huge but it has informative little plaques all throughout a well-paved walking trail and a nice little memorial.”
“Lol saw dogs on leashes please pick up after your dog.”
“There are not a lot of benches at this location it sort of keeps you motivated to walk, however, this park does have restrooms for usage.”
“Very nice walking trail and lots of reading material and markers to learn the history as you walk.”
Plan your run at Battlefield Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitevisitrichmondky.com
- Phone+1 859-624-0013
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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