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Cane Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,696 Google reviews · Running trail in Cookeville, Tennessee · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Cane Creek 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.
262-acre park with BBQ/picnic shelters, trails, a playground & a lake for boating & fishing.
What runners say about Cane Creek Park
“it's clean and beautiful in every area we've been in.”
“This park is excellent, with a beautiful small lake and warming trails, ducks and geese, and several playground areas.”
“The walking trail winds around the lake with lots of intermittent shade from dense foliage.”
“Amazing breath-taking views with such a serene and peaceful atmosphere.”
My favorite place to walk in Cookeville!! Amazing breath-taking views with such a serene and peaceful atmosphere. I love it here! With a path that wraps around a beautiful lake that is the perfect distance to walk with family, my dog or myself.
We loved this park. Nice paved walking trail around a peaceful lake. A nice mix of sun and shade on the 2 mile walk. Lots of wildlife to enjoy too. We loved it so much that we went twice during our short visit in Cookeville.
Absolutely beautiful park. Everything envelopes around a serene small with lake lots of trees. Tons of kids play structures and plenty of parking with a well managed one way street flow. Fishing docks, kayak/canoe rentals, frisbee golf course, beautiful walking trail, kids rec center.
Excellent place to be active at. They offer canoeing and kayaking for around 6 to 8$ an hour. They also have two trails that are 1.8 and 1.9 miles, disc golf (with tournaments!), and plenty of play areas for the little ones!
Trail conditions & character
“With a path that wraps around a beautiful lake that is the perfect distance to walk with family, my dog or myself.”
“This park is excellent, with a beautiful small lake and warming trails, ducks and geese, and several playground areas.”
“Amazing breath-taking views with such a serene and peaceful atmosphere.”
“The walking trail winds around the lake with lots of intermittent shade from dense foliage.”
“Nice paved walking trail around a peaceful lake.”
“My only complaint is there should be more bathrooms around the park where the walking trails are.”
“Fresh water available at drinking fountain ⛲️ and a separate side for dogs under 25#s.”
Plan your run at Cane Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — 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.
- Websitecookeville-tn.gov
- Phone(931) 526-6668
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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