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Columbus Park
3.9 ★★★★☆ 181 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Station, Indiana · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Columbus 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.
Park featuring a children's play area, a baseball field, a basketball court, slides, swings and picnic tables.
What runners say about Columbus Park
Its a great park and my kids love it and then they have a merry-go-round and every time we go my kids just run to it
Nice park for the kids. Basketball Baseball Volleyball and a walking track.
Very safe walk here once a month. Nice playground for kids, clean park.
Trail conditions & character
“No real bathrooms though, but there is a portapotty.”
Plan your run at Columbus Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitelakestation-in.gov
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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