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Briar Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 237 Google reviews · Running trail in Crestwood, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Briar Hill 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.
Neighborhood green space with tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, as well as playgrounds and picnic areas.
What runners say about Briar Hill Park
“Beautiful new playground set and there is a sand volleyball court as well so you can bring sand toys for kids .”
“Trail by the creek is nice to walk along, nice and shady for the fairer folx.”
This was a cute, quiet neighborhood park. -Wooded walking trail -Paved .25 mile walking path -Benches along paved walking path -Creek access from wooded trail -Large green space -2 tennis courts -2 sand volleyball courts -Full court basketball -2 pavilions with picnic tables -Bathrooms in pavilion closet to playground…
Playground was great and my 6 year old loved the sand volleyball court. We hiked the trails for a little over an hour. This is really a beautiful little forest. There were lots of bright fall colors. Pictures will never do it justice. So many creeks! Little waterfalls here and there.
We love this little park its quiet and there are many things to do ...volleyball, basketball, big grassy area for soccer or throwing ball or frisbee, walking and trails. All around place to enjoy your family and have a good time!
Great place to go and walk very safe and fun! Tons of walking trails through the woods and along the creek. With well-kept facilities. Perfect place to take your family and let the kids run around! Or going a little hike.
Trail conditions & character
“The basketball goals are concrete and not asphalt--which can be hard to find!”
“Trail by the creek is nice to walk along, nice and shady for the fairer folx.”
“Beautiful new playground set and there is a sand volleyball court as well so you can bring sand toys for kids .”
“There is some markings, but be sure to check out the map by the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Briar Hill 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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