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Bob Noble Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,448 Google reviews · Running trail in Paducah, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bob Noble 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.
135-acre park featuring a lake with fishing piers, a swimming pool, play areas & sports facilities.
What runners say about Bob Noble Park
“It is such a well-maintained community treasure that makes you feel like you are away from all the city noise for a while.”
“I had a wonderful time spending the afternoon here, as it is such a huge and beautiful space for everyone to enjoy.”
“Remain quiet and calm, and they will ignore you.”
Picked up some BBQ sandwiches from Starnes and had lunch in the Park. Afterwards hiked around the Park some over to the Nature Trail. On the way there, passed by the Horseshoe Pit built a few years back that was an Eagle Scout Project. Hasn't seen much use & needs some repair, but overall - still useful.
This is a good park to take your family to and just enjoy the day together. There are play areas for kids, basket ball court's, a skate park, and a pool. This park also has hiking trail that are great for running, bike riding, or walking your dog/dogs.
This place is always so peaceful. Great if you're a Pokémon go fan. The kids musical instrument section is fun to test out.. even for adults. Fishing, dogs, playgrounds, walking. What more could you ask?
I had a wonderful time spending the afternoon here, as it is such a huge and beautiful space for everyone to enjoy. There is a great mix of things to do, whether you want to take a long walk around the lake, let the kids burn off some energy on the playground, or just find a quiet spot in the grass to read a book.
Trail conditions & character
“I had a wonderful time spending the afternoon here, as it is such a huge and beautiful space for everyone to enjoy.”
“This park also has hiking trail that are great for running, bike riding, or walking your dog/dogs.”
“The trails are kept in really good shape, and there is plenty of shade from the big trees, which is perfect for a warm day.”
“The electric company sponsors a drive-thru Christmas light show that is free to enjoy.”
“Remain quiet and calm, and they will ignore you.”
“Beautiful park with lots of different stuff to do and plenty of parking.”
“I didn't have to worry at all about my youngest daughter who is disabled and uses a wheelchair on and off.”
Plan your run at Bob Noble Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitepaducahky.gov
- Phone(270) 444-8508
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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