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Cherokee Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,180 Google reviews · Running trail in Morristown, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cherokee 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.
Kid-friendly haven featuring a splashing area, disc golf, playgrounds and lake access.
What runners say about Cherokee Park
“The park is clean, well-kept, and filled with friendly faces, which made the experience even more enjoyable.”
“A multitude of nice vendors, plenty of delicious food to choose from, great music all day, and beautiful weather all day yesterday, last night, and this morning!”
“The natural beauty of the park is breathtaking — from the gently rolling hills to the peaceful wooded trails, it’s the perfect place to connect with nature and unwind.”
“Cherokee Park – A Beautiful Escape for All Ages!”
Cherokee Park – A Beautiful Escape for All Ages! Cherokee Park is truly a treasure! I spent a wonderful day there with my grandchild, and we both had an amazing time.
Cherokee park is amazing, the views and trails alone are incredible. I moved to Morristown 7 years ago and I've always gone to Cherokee park before any others. Absolutely love this place. We also dock our boat here, and it's great! Super convenient access to the park and the lake. Also lots of wildlife!
A nice place to take a walk, do an activity, go fishing or do a little bit of sport. It has a lake, a little water park, few playgrounds, facilities to do disc golf, trailer park, walking trails and few more things. You may go by yourself, the family or some friends.
Cute well maintained park. Could use better signage for walking trails (are there any?) As at one point we wandered off to wear they dump equipment and old benches in the woods because we thought it was a trail and a second time we were almost struck and beheaded by flying disc golfers.
Trail conditions & character
“A multitude of nice vendors, plenty of delicious food to choose from, great music all day, and beautiful weather all day yesterday, last night, and this morning!”
“The natural beauty of the park is breathtaking — from the gently rolling hills to the peaceful wooded trails, it’s the perfect place to connect with nature and unwind.”
“But the bathrooms that the kids have to use beside the area is deplorable.”
“The only issue I had was that the water fountain didn't work and neither did the drink machines.”
Plan your run at Cherokee 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- 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.
- Websitehamblencountytn.gov
- Phone+1 423-586-5232
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–5 pm |
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