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DeBardeleben Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 469 Google reviews · Running trail in Bessemer, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from DeBardeleben 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.
Shade-dappled park with benches, picnic tables and a gazebo for get-togethers.
What runners say about DeBardeleben Park
“A very beautiful and well-kept Park that has benches, little small walking trails, shade trees and even on occasion food trucks.”
“A very beautiful and well-kept Park that has benches, little small walking trails, shade trees and even on occasion food trucks.”
“We ate there under a tree it was serene and cool on that beautiful Sunday afternoon 🌟🌟🌟”
“Plenty of space and parking was easy to find within easy walking distance.”
Attended the Caribbean American Carnival here and it was great. Plenty of space and parking was easy to find within easy walking distance. I couldn't tell in advance if it would be dog friendly but there were several furry companions there.
Nice clean park. Has a large gazebo in the center of the park for parties or other events. Close to police station so I feel safe as a female going here to run or cycle.
A very beautiful and well-kept Park that has benches, little small walking trails, shade trees and even on occasion food trucks. Located just blocks from downtown Bessemer the park is a welcome place to have a small events or just a little private picnic.
This is a nice, peaceful park. We went for a brisk walk akd really enjoyed it. There is no play area nor is there a restroom, but my son was fine with his bike out there.
Trail conditions & character
“A very beautiful and well-kept Park that has benches, little small walking trails, shade trees and even on occasion food trucks.”
“Although roads were cut off around the park for the festival, parking was still easy.”
“There is no play area nor is there a restroom, but my son was fine with his bike out there.”
“We ate there under a tree it was serene and cool on that beautiful Sunday afternoon 🌟🌟🌟”
Plan your run at DeBardeleben 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitebessemeral.org
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | 2:30–2:45 PM |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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