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Covered Bridge Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 119 Google reviews · Running trail in Florence, Kentucky · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Covered Bridge 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.

Dog-friendlyRestroomsQuiet

Clean, quiet green space featuring a basketball court and playground, plus walking trails.

What runners say about Covered Bridge Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (119 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“A nice quiet spot to go walk your dogs and get some exercise… It’s well kept and laid out really nicely.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“A nice quiet spot to go walk your dogs and get some exercise… It’s well kept and laid out really nicely.”

A nice little park with paved paths, a few benches, some swings and basketball courts. I was holy they had a porta-potty restroom and some open parking spaces. I came to this park after looking for a place to take a walk on a sunny day. For the bill for my needs.

★★★★☆ — Kp , Apr 2025

I'd call this one a hidden gem... I never would have known it was there. It's a good size little city park, tucked away where you could pass by a hundred times and never notice it. The name is misleading, as there is neither bridge nor water.

★★★★☆ — Dawn , Jul 2020

Really like this park. Its very clean and tons of space for kids to walk and run as they please. Also of your trying l To loose weight the very large trail that wraps around the park is great for a job.

★★★★★ — River , Jun 2018

Covered Bridge Park is a peaceful, beautiful spot with great trails, open space, and a calm atmosphere. Well maintained and perfect for walking, relaxing, or spending time with family. A true local gem worth visiting again and again.

★★★★★ — Shane , Dec 2025

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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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“A nice quiet spot to go walk your dogs and get some exercise… It’s well kept and laid out really nicely.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Not really for children, not much as way of playground equipment, but a great plc for just walking or to take ur dog.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Nice n quite shelter grill play area 2 basketball courts walk path porta potty”

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Plan your run at Covered Bridge Park

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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityofelsmere.com
  • Phone(859) 342-7911

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 PM

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 Covered Bridge Park

W Covered Bridge Dr &, Goodridge Dr, Florence, KY 41042

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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.