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Benton Parks & Recreation Department
4.5 ★★★★★ 672 Google reviews · Running trail in Benton, Arkansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Benton Parks & Recreation Department'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.
Open park featuring a splash pool, walking trails and an amphitheater.
What runners say about Benton Parks & Recreation Department
“I maintain the cameras in the park, it is always clean and not a lot of shady stuff that goes on here”
I go here almost everyday I love the park. It has everything from walking trails, with bridges going over the water and lead to playgrounds, basketball courts, pickleball courts and splash pad. Oh wait skatepark the skatepark is amazing and then the trails by the creek or "water".
Nice, open park with pavilions, an amphitheater, and a nice walk path. It has a small river running through it to add to the ambiance. There is a kids area and plenty of parking. If you have a moment, go for a visit.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Benton Parks & Recreation Department
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitebentonar.org
- Phone(501) 776-5970
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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