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Cherokee Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 798 Google reviews · Running trail in Thomasville, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cherokee Lake 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.
Park with a kids' playground & picnic areas, along with a lakeside walking path & fitness stations.
What runners say about Cherokee Lake Park
“Park area stays fairly clean and have recently added a fence to help keep little ones out of the road way!”
“It was sooooo gorgeous, lots of tall trees and tons of nice goose, great looped lake are you can walk around, definitely worth a visit”
“Take a walk, picnic, or just take in the quiet lake view.”
Sunday June 18 2023 My husband, our one year old, our seven month old and my pregnant self visited Cherokee lake park today. It was pretty nice! There's a little park and a picnic area. Nearby There's the lovely rose garden. This place is stroller accessible.
A lovely park with a paved trail around the lake. Lots of people walk around the lake in the morning, that is 1 mile long.. Very friendly people, beautiful views and is next door to the rose garden.
I ride my bike pretty regularly and most of the time with my daughter. It's a good central spot to start. Safe parking and friendly park visitors. Very diverse and I love that everyone waves or says hello here... great for young to older to walk, jog, bike, etc.
Nice cement trail around the lake. Lots of ducks, geese, squirrels, turtles and some fish to look at. Everyone was very nice. The parking is mostly paved or a little rugged, but nothing any car can’t handle.
Trail conditions & character
“It was sooooo gorgeous, lots of tall trees and tons of nice goose, great looped lake are you can walk around, definitely worth a visit”
“Take a walk, picnic, or just take in the quiet lake view.”
“The restroom could use a bit of a spruce up power wash and paint would help and the parking areas could used some attention but overall its my new faplace to spend lunch breaks.”
“The restroom could use a bit of a spruce up power wash and paint would help and the parking areas could used some attention but overall its my new faplace to spend lunch breaks.”
“The parking is mostly paved or a little rugged, but nothing any car can’t handle.”
“Scenic views and a lake, dog friendly and approved, but bring some bug spray after wet days!”
Plan your run at Cherokee Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websitethomasville.org
- Phone(229) 227-7001
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM–11 PM |
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