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Cahaba Lily Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 287 Google reviews · Running trail in Helena, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cahaba Lily 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.
Clean park featuring open fields, a swingset and toddler-friendly slides.
What runners say about Cahaba Lily Park
“Please everyone, clean up after yourselves after your parties.”
“This is a beautiful and clean park!”
“Pavilions to eat/find some shade, a large swing set and hiking trails behind the park that looks to be built by the boy scouts.”
This is a beautiful and clean park! It has several playscapes with slides, tunnels, a small rock wall, monkey bars, etc. The best part is that they are different sizes. Some are lower to the ground for toddlers to use and there are taller ones for older kids, so there's something for all ages.
A well maintained little park. Nice playground equipment for kids, a large open grass field for frisby or dog play, and a little hiking trail that meanders through the woods. I personally walked the trails and it'll take you about 20 min to 30 to walk them all.
It's a special place. Please everyone, clean up after yourselves after your parties. Go around and make sure you have picked up all the little sparkle decorations and whatever else is not meant to be there. There's amazing wonderful nature trails attached to enjoy and animals that live there. Let's keep it clean.
Such an underrated little park. A big field in the middle to play, two play grounds (one for smaller toddlers). Pavilions to eat/find some shade, a large swing set and hiking trails behind the park that looks to be built by the boy scouts. If you haven't walked it you should.
Trail conditions & character
“A huge plus for me was the fact that there are actual bathrooms with running water on site.”
“Walking trails have lights and are somwehat accessible for stollers, but wheelchair access may be difficult due to gravel and hills.”
“Pavilions to eat/find some shade, a large swing set and hiking trails behind the park that looks to be built by the boy scouts.”
“Nice playground equipment for kids, a large open grass field for frisby or dog play, and a little hiking trail that meanders through the woods.”
“Walking trails have lights and are somwehat accessible for stollers, but wheelchair access may be difficult due to gravel and hills.”
Plan your run at Cahaba Lily 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.
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — 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.
- Websitehelenaparkandrec.org
- Phone+1 205-620-2877
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10 pm |
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