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Brighton Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 373 Google reviews · Running trail in Clinton, Mississippi · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Brighton 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.

Lit at nightRestroomsWaterQuiet

Clean, safe area featuring playground equipment for children, plus tennis courts and picnic pavilions.

What runners say about Brighton Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (373 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 12 mentions

“The pavilions are spacious and well maintained, the playground was well-equipped, and the area seemed very safe.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“I walk for 2 miles I enjoys it just because my son helped build this Park and I feels so peaceful every time I take my walk.”

I walks the Park everyday since my son passed away 5 months ago. I walk for 2 miles I enjoys it just because my son helped build this Park and I feels so peaceful every time I take my walk.

★★★★★ — Margaret , Oct 2022

A nice well lit park. Restrooms were really clean. Very spacious, not many people out this particular day. Nice tennis courts and a pretty decent walking trail. Due to the hours you can practically bring your kids anytime of the day. Not much play equipment but still overall it's a nice park.

★★★★☆ — Clorenda , Jul 2022

Very peaceful and GREEN! Clean, safe park. Never any commotion whenever I visit. The park offers Tennis Courts that are well kept, playground for kids and some pavilions for personal picnic/bbq etc. Lots of land and a walking trail for your daily exercise.

★★★★★ — Rochon , Sep 2021

Clean, safe, offers seating, 2 tennis courts, safe play space and equipment for kids. Walking track boring and limited. But, you can venture of towards the road. Good place for kids to get some exercise and meet a new friend.

★★★★☆ — Von , Feb 2021

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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 3 mentions

“They have picnic tables and small pavillions, playground, and bathrooms.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“I walk for 2 miles I enjoys it just because my son helped build this Park and I feels so peaceful every time I take my walk.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“Lights come on at night until about 10 pm.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“I only wish the water fountains and water bottle fillers worked!”

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Plan your run at Brighton Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteclintonms.org
  • Phone+1 601-924-6082

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday Closed
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 Brighton Park

530 Brighton Pk Dr, Clinton, MS 39056

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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.