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Cardinal Run Park South
4.6 ★★★★★ 381 Google reviews · Running trail in Lexington, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cardinal Run Park South'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.
Green suburban park with footpaths, a playground & softball & baseball facilities.
What runners say about Cardinal Run Park South
“These fields are great always clean and well maintained.”
“My dog and I enjoy the pavwalking paths that are shaded by beautiful trees.”
“My dog and I enjoy the pavwalking paths that are shaded by beautiful trees.”
“Although I couldn't find the walking trail, it was still a nice, quiet spot to ramble around.”
This is my new #1 favorite place to go ! It has HUGE walking trails and if you go early in the morning, it's perfect to get the dogs run off leash. Though the park has 2 sizeable fenced in dog parks on the north side.
First time I went there was snow. Although I couldn't find the walking trail, it was still a nice, quiet spot to ramble around. When I went again after the snow melted, the walking trail did not disappoint!
These fields are great always clean and well maintained. I love taking my kid here for his ball games. The walking tracks nearby are nice and the parking is always ample. They're doing a great job at constructing this park as well as the recent add-ons with the batting cages.
Nice place to walk. My dog and I enjoy the pavwalking paths that are shaded by beautiful trees. There's also nice baseball fields and during season you can watch the local little league games. I love visiting this park. It's well maintained and clean.
Trail conditions & character
“This park is an excellent location for walkers, baseball fans, dog owners, but the playground is a bit small.”
“My dog and I enjoy the pavwalking paths that are shaded by beautiful trees.”
“My dog and I enjoy the pavwalking paths that are shaded by beautiful trees.”
“Although I couldn't find the walking trail, it was still a nice, quiet spot to ramble around.”
Plan your run at Cardinal Run Park South
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
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelexingtonky.gov
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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