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Bill Vance Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 41 Google reviews · Running trail in Brandon, Mississippi · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Bill Vance 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.

PavedRestroomsQuiet

What runners say about Bill Vance Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (41 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Great little park with a stream, a paved trail, several playgrounds and shade from large pine trees, nestled in a quiet neighborhood.”

This park is quite a hidden little gem, located behind the armory on 468 between College St & 18. Small, quiet park with walking trail, recently updated playground, swings, and so many squirrels! * FYI- No Restrooms

★★★★★ — Christy , Oct 2022

Nice quiet place to walk or jog. Playground equipment for the kids and picnic tables. No water or restrooms keeps it from five stars.

★★★★☆ — Lonnie , Feb 2018

A small neighborhood park with basic amenities, used mainly for short walks and local outdoor time, but it does not stand out as a major destination. Suitable if you are already in Brandon and want a quick walk or some quiet green space close by.

★★★★★ — David , Mar 2026

Great little park with a stream, a paved trail, several playgrounds and shade from large pine trees, nestled in a quiet neighborhood.

★★★★★ — Matthew , Jan 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Great little park with a stream, a paved trail, several playgrounds and shade from large pine trees, nestled in a quiet neighborhood.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Great little park with a stream, a paved trail, several playgrounds and shade from large pine trees, nestled in a quiet neighborhood.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“No water or restrooms keeps it from five stars.”

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Plan your run at Bill Vance 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
  • Websitebrandonparkandrec.com
  • Phone+1 601-825-3047

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Bill Vance Park

120 Golden Estates Dr, Brandon, MS 39042

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.