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Charlie Daniels Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,296 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Charlie Daniels 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.

MixedShadedScenicRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Family-friendly setting with playgrounds, plus tennis, basketball & sand volleyball courts.

What runners say about Charlie Daniels Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2,296 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“One of the beautiful, well maintained and easily accessible park in Mt.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“One of the beautiful, well maintained and easily accessible park in Mt.”

🌳 shaded & cool 7 mentions

“Large open spaces were shaded by thick, old growth trees and provided plenty of shade and space to put out a picnic, even with a multitude of people present.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“This park is good for all ages - play area, tennis court, splash pad, walk path, running trails, extensive parking etc.”

Great park - no community pool, but there are tennis courts, splash pad, pavilions, picnic tables, a great, fenced playground, walking path, amphitheater and skate area to name a few. City does a great job maintaining this park.

★★★★★ — John , Jul 2022

Nice relaxing place for a walk. Kids have fun at the playground. There’s tennis courts, basketball courts, skate park. There’s is something for everyone.

★★★★★ — Moisés , Oct 2025

We love Charlie Daniels. The equipment is always in great shape and we love that there’s something for everyone. There a small section set off just for toddlers so they don’t get run over by the bigger kids. There’s a large section for bigger kids with lots of slides and things to climb.

★★★★★ — Samantha , Dec 2024

One of the beautiful, well maintained and easily accessible park in Mt.Juliet. This park is good for all ages - play area, tennis court, splash pad, walk path, running trails, extensive parking etc. There are a lot of activities held at the park depending on the timing or season.

★★★★☆ — Madan , Nov 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“It’s great for walking for biking, as the pavement is wide and has lots of boardwalk areas with a lovely view of the creek and the local fauna.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 7 mentions

“Large open spaces were shaded by thick, old growth trees and provided plenty of shade and space to put out a picnic, even with a multitude of people present.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“This park is good for all ages - play area, tennis court, splash pad, walk path, running trails, extensive parking etc.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The one thing they could do is better upkeep of the restrooms, I will never step in there again after what I saw very bad.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“there is a stand with poop bags… seats available, rest areas, grass, paved trail and nature trail.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“It’s great for walking for biking, as the pavement is wide and has lots of boardwalk areas with a lovely view of the creek and the local fauna.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Charlie Daniels Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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
  • Websitemtjuliet-tn.gov
  • Phone(615) 758-6522

Hours

Monday 5 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–10 PM
Thursday 5 AM–10 PM
Friday 5 AM–10 PM
Saturday 5 AM–10 PM
Sunday 5 AM–10 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 Charlie Daniels Park

1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

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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.