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Borden Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,038 Google reviews · Running trail in Kingsport, Tennessee · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Borden 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.

Open 24hStroller / ADARestrooms

Historic 1906 city park with a formal flower garden & lawns as well as tennis courts & a playground.

What runners say about Borden Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,038 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“The playground is next level and very clean and they also have disk golf,basketball court,tennis courts and more.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Great park, plenty of benches and pavilions, beautiful trees well manicured w/ Frisbee posts throughout.”

I’ve been back on the circuit now for awhile. I still fancy a little basketball, however. Unfortunately, there is no rims for the basketball goals. The court looks to be in decent shape so it’s a shame. Nice little disc golf course for those getting back to form.

★★★★☆ — Jeff , Jun 2020

I had been here before and knew it was nice but coming back with a kid I realized how awesome the play areas are. Its a great spacious park with shelters, nice tennis courts, multiple playgrounds for different ages and abilities, and walking paths complete with tree identification signs.

★★★★★ — Jaclyn , Mar 2022

Great carousel swing deal, brand new playground for the kids, ton of swings, covered shelters, basketball court, walking paths, and disc golf course make this an awesome park! Not as full featured as warriors path, but will add it into our weekly rotation.

★★★★★ — John , Sep 2018

Great place to kill some time with the kids and let them get some exercise, small playground , basketball court , tennis courts , public restroom. And if you’re a beginner at frzebee golf this is where you go . Nice baskets and fun walk .

★★★★★ — Tyler , Nov 2024

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Great place to kill some time with the kids and let them get some exercise, small playground , basketball court , tennis courts , public restroom.”

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Plan your run at Borden Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitekingsporttn.gov
  • Phone(423) 224-2439
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Borden Park

901 Lamont St, Kingsport, TN 37664

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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.