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Columbia Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 44 Google reviews · Running trail in Shreveport, Louisiana · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Columbia 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.

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Open 24hRestrooms

What runners say about Columbia Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (44 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Lovely park and an even better trail. The ambiance of nature and steam of water by the trees is my favorite. I'll even go just to sit in my car to look at nature 🌳

★★★★★ — Candace , Feb 2024

Nice shady place to visit. it also has a playground for the kids. And a walking trail.

★★★★☆ — Jennifer , May 2023

Very nice and clean with plenty of space for children to run around and play. Would recommend for families wishing to get down and stretch their legs.

★★★★★ — Jami , Nov 2024

It's a relaxing place to go and sit outside or walk the path. Of course, the Highland Jazz Festival is always worth the time.

★★★★★ — Stephen , Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 44 reviews →

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 10 mentions

“I wish the restrooms worked and were clean.”

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Plan your run at Columbia 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitemyspar.org
  • 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 Columbia Park

700 Columbia St, Shreveport, LA 71104

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Running trails near Shreveport

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Coates Bluff Nature Trail

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Caddo Common Park

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A C Steere Park

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Shaded

Tranquil city park with a ball field, tennis courts, splash pad, trails & an accessible playground.

1.8 miles away

Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 225 reviews

Shreveport, LA

Paved

Relaxed park with a memorial honoring veterans, plus a skateboard area.

2.0 miles away

East Kings Highway Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 787 reviews

Shreveport, LA

Many ducks swim in the pond at this grassy park with shade trees, a picnic area & playground.

2.1 miles away

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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.