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Childers Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 175 Google reviews · Running trail in Monroe, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
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Confirmed from Childers 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.

ShadedLit at nightDog-friendlyWater

Fenced dog park featuring an obstacle course, plus a playground.

What runners say about Childers Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (175 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“I had a (great) date here over the weekend, and the park is very clean and well maintained.”

🌳 shaded & cool 5 mentions

“Fenced-in dog park is small, but nicely tucked amongst all trees for shade.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“You'll find a human and dog friendly fountain near the entrance.”

Loved the easy access and nice walking side walks. Lights were beautiful and perfect size walking trail for small ones to enjoy the lights. Could only be better if there was a way to add Christmas music playing as you walked it.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth , Dec 2022

Nice little trail. Little dog park. Has slides for kids. And christmas lights

★★★★★ — Joshua , Jan 2024

Childer's Park is an excellent place to walk your dogs considering it's a dog park it has a great big fenced-in areas to let your dogs run and also. Fire hydrants conveniently located for your dogs to pee on I love the park and it's a great neighbor considering I live right next to it they're doing a little bit more…

★★★★☆ — Martin , Mar 2019

Park is small; nice; clean. No signs .. just let your intuition guide you. Fenced-in dog park is small, but nicely tucked amongst all trees for shade.

★★★★☆ — John , Sep 2018

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 20 mentions

“Childer's Park is an excellent place to walk your dogs considering it's a dog park it has a great big fenced-in areas to let your dogs run and also.”

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💡 Lit for night running 9 mentions

“Lights were beautiful and perfect size walking trail for small ones to enjoy the lights.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“Fenced-in dog park is small, but nicely tucked amongst all trees for shade.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“I also appreciate the water fountain for the dogs just outside the fenced in area.”

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Plan your run at Childers 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemonroega.com
  • Phone+1 770-266-5331
  • 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

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 Childers Park

Monroe, Georgia

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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.