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Choccolocco Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 588 Google reviews · Running trail in Oxford, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Choccolocco 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.
Lakefront park, with playgrounds for kids, plus trails, disc golf, and tennis facilities.
What runners say about Choccolocco Park
“I have been here a couple of times for baseball tournaments and the facilities are good and well-maintained.”
“A beautiful place to view our mountains and the lakes, catch a ball game, hike, work out and more.”
“A perfect spot to enjoy nature—quiet and relaxing.”
Love this park. It’s always neat and clean. You can fish, walk the track , kids can play on playground and ride their bikes . Theres 2 swings on back side of the main track that winds by the creek. Benches placed around main track and both tracks are paved .
Beautiful park. Several ways to enjoy outside with your family there are playgrounds, a pond with a fountain, walking trails and much more. Clean grounds and bathroom. Pet friendly and not to busy. They have a light show around Christmas with rides food and activities.
Choccolocco Park Oxford, Alabama Muscogee Indian territory for most of history. The grounds here were held in high regard and used for ceremonial and living purposes. Perfect setting for that afternoon walk your mind and body desire.
Well kept and maintained complex and park with lake. Small playground for younger kids. Walking trail that encompasses the lake, with pavilions and benches to enjoy the scenery. Softball/baseball competition complex.
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful place to view our mountains and the lakes, catch a ball game, hike, work out and more.”
“You can fish, bring your pets, and there’s plenty of parking available.”
“The concrete pathway circles the lake and provides for a low impact easy walk encompassing a distance of 1.”
“They have a light show around Christmas with rides food and activities.”
“Parking, concessions, restrooms and seating are more than adequate.”
Plan your run at Choccolocco 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
- Websitechoccoloccopark.com
- Phone(256) 342-0174
- Social Instagram
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 |
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