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Bonita Lakes Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,478 Google reviews · Running trail in Meridian, Mississippi · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bonita Lakes 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.
Three lakes anchor this scenic 3,300-acre park, which offers fishing, hiking & horseback riding.
What runners say about Bonita Lakes Park
“The paved walking trail around the lake is well-maintained and offers beautiful views of the lake and surrounding nature.”
“The paved walking trail around the lake is well-maintained and offers beautiful views of the lake and surrounding nature.”
“Sunday morning around 10:30am to about 1pm, gloomy cloudy conditions, temp around 60 degrees, not crowded at all.”
1.19 miles of beauty! Wear comfy shoes. Lots of friendly people waving as they pass you by. Several stopping points marked with the cutest little gazebos...so you can catch your breath! Not that I needed to stop...okay, I may have stopped at one or two....four at the most!!!
Beautiful area. The wooded trails for horses, i do wish they were kept a little clearer so we could have hike them. The front reservoir was concrete path and the back reservoir was a crashed white rock which was nice to walk on. Definitely will drive back from Columbus to do again.
I use to love live in meridian Mississippi. Born and raised. Bonita likes has a clean safe and welcoming environment. You can go fishing or bird viewing. Enjoy the view while walking the beautiful trails. I would suggest to go on a peaceful trail walk or jog in the fall or spring.
Bonita Lakes Park is a hidden gem! The paved walking trail around the lake is well-maintained and offers beautiful views of the lake and surrounding nature. It’s peaceful and scenic, perfect for a 1.2 mile walk. There are also hiking trails if you're looking for something a little more strenuous.
Trail conditions & character
“The paved walking trail around the lake is well-maintained and offers beautiful views of the lake and surrounding nature.”
“The paved walking trail around the lake is well-maintained and offers beautiful views of the lake and surrounding nature.”
“Sunday morning around 10:30am to about 1pm, gloomy cloudy conditions, temp around 60 degrees, not crowded at all.”
“Rules for no biking,dogs,skates, and motor beds are not allowed on the trails.”
“For reference, I am 5ft 10in 360lbs and I did the loop in about 2.”
“Lots of picnic tables, swings and seating areas,playground and restrooms.”
Plan your run at Bonita Lakes 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
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- 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.
- Phone+1 601-485-1920
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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