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Dawson Creek Trail at Perkins Road Community Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Not reported
Loop distance: Not reported
Shape: Loop
Shade: Not reported
Access: Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Dawson Creek Trail at Perkins Road Community 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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LoopOpen 24hStroller / ADARestrooms

What runners say about Dawson Creek Trail at Perkins Road Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (33 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice modern multi purpose trail running beside Dawson Creek. Plenty of wildflowers bloom in neighboring fields throughout the seasons. Easy access from local neighborhoods to Perkins Road Community Park, with trails extending around the park.

★★★★★ — Richard , Sep 2023

Nice walking trail to relax and enjoy some fresh air and the sunshine!

★★★★☆ — Betsie , Jan 2023

The Dawson creek trail is nicely maintained and pretty path for locals to walk. The trail isn't long enough for a decent bike ride but people can bike in this trail,but it does allow you to connect to neighborhoods that will lead to other places to ride in around town. It’s Dog friendly trail.

★★★★☆ — Anusha , Mar 2025

An awesome facility providing a much needed alternative connection between Pollard Estates and Perkins Road Community Park for bicycle riders, walkers, and runners.

★★★★★ — Mark , May 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 33 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.

 🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions 
“Love running and biking the loop around the park and the Dawson Creek Greenway.”
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 🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions 
“No restrooms along the trail itself, but some can be found by the little kids playground in Perkins Road Community Park,and skate park.”
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 ♿ Stroller / ADA accessible  
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Plan your run at Dawson Creek Trail at Perkins Road Community 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
Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Websitebrec.org
Phone+1 225-272-9200
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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 Dawson Creek Trail at Perkins Road Community Park

2000-2084 Kenilworth Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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Running trails near Baton Rouge

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

Perkins Road Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 775 reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

LoopShadedLitScenic

Neighborhood area with a skate park, BMX & bike tracks & a rock-climbing wall, plus a playground.

under a mile away

Dawson Creek Greenway

4.8 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

Loop

under a mile away

Barton Arboretum

4.8 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

1.3 miles away

BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 862 reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

BoardwalkScenic

Large facility surrounded by wildlife & plants houses live animal exhibits plus mineral displays.

2.0 miles away

Milford Wampold Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 642 reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

PavedScenic

Urban, picturesque park encompassing walking, jogging and biking trails, picnic facilities and a boat ramp.

2.8 miles away

Gus Kinchen Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

2.9 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.