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Chris Taylor Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 329 Google reviews · Running trail in Anderson, South Carolina · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Chris Taylor Memorial 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.

Open 24hRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Quaint community park featuring a pond, paved walking trails, children's playground & picnic area.

What runners say about Chris Taylor Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (329 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The park is very clean and has a variety of things children can play on and around.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Chris Taylor Memorial Park – Review ✅ Pros: - Peaceful Atmosphere: A quiet and respectful space dedicated to community and remembrance.”

I really like this park. Today I decided to get out of the house for a bit, and I found Chris Taylor Memorial Park on Maps. It was just over a mile away from my house, so I figured I'd stop by and check it out. To my surprise, it was so alive!!!

★★★★☆ — Matthew , Oct 2019

Nice local park to take family portraits. You can walk along the trails, feed the ducks, and entertain the kids with the playground.

★★★★★ — Damon , Feb 2020

I enjoy walking the track, day or night. But I also carry protection.. just in case. But it's a nice track. I can walk the track around the pond or make my way down to the civic center. It goes all around that area.

★★★★★ — Amanda , Feb 2026

It's such a beautiful place. We just moved to Anderson a few month ago and since we found this place we are here almost everyday. We walk our dogs and have picnics here. It's great. ❤️

★★★★★ — Skylar , Oct 2020

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Bathrooms, picnic tables, shade, great outdoor equipment, water fountain, and its fenced!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Chris Taylor Memorial Park – Review ✅ Pros: - Peaceful Atmosphere: A quiet and respectful space dedicated to community and remembrance.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Bathrooms, picnic tables, shade, great outdoor equipment, water fountain, and its fenced!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Chris Taylor Memorial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteandersonevents.com
  • Phone+1 864-260-4800
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Chris Taylor Memorial Park

5 Jim Ed, Rice Cir, Anderson, SC 29625

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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.