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City of Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department

4.5 ★★★★★ 188 Google reviews · Running trail in Warsaw, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from City of Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department'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.

Lit at nightScenicTrailhead parking

Park with playgrounds, trails, gardens, fountains, lakes and beaches.

What runners say about City of Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (188 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Beaches are clean with nice play area for kids.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful grounds, does have one weird part of playground that looks more like art the grandkids couldn't figure out, but very nice!”

Amazing park surrounded by a wide range of local culture and dining. Only gripe I had was that someone had set up a barbeque right in front of the men's bathroom. Otherwise plenty of shelters, a large pavilion, and a large walking trails.

★★★★☆ — Christopher , Aug 2019

Our kids love it there and there's so much to do and see not just a park but swimming, a couple gardens and fountains and a walk way that goes all the way around

★★★★★ — Aaron , May 2019

Lovely little park with paved paths and a garden area with a small stream. Nice location for a walk or picnic. Covered tables available. Unique fountain.

★★★★★ — Christine , Jun 2019

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful grounds, does have one weird part of playground that looks more like art the grandkids couldn't figure out, but very nice!”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“Everybody had a good time and the mature trees and light breeze kept us all comfortable in spite of it being a hot day”

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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.
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Websitewarsaw.in.gov
  • Phone(574) 372-9554
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–4 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–4 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–4 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 City of Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department

123 E Ft Wayne St, Warsaw, IN 46580

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Running trails near Warsaw

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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.