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Denso Eco Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 90 Google reviews · Running trail in Athens, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Denso Eco 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.
Trail-laced park, with a small pond for relaxation, as well as fruit trees and a dock.
What runners say about Denso Eco Park
“This is a very nice little part for a quiet evening walk or a picnic.”
Wonderful walking trail that is shady. Lots of wildflowers and a eco pond to relax at. My two puppies love it.
Small eco-friendly park. Very quiet. The leaves are turning colors and you can have a lovely walk. There is trail around it.
A very nice seems like a secret place to just get outta the city lights n walk out on the floating dock or walk the trails around there. Even look @solar panels around the park. There are both a mens and women's restroom, but I'm pretty sure the doors to them are locked after dark.
Great little park tucked in so close to the interstate. My first visit . Nice woodland walking trail. Nice picnic tables and large covered pavilion with more picnic tables. No rest room facilities and no garbage cans. Disappointed to see people throw their garbage on the grounds.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a very nice little part for a quiet evening walk or a picnic.”
“Nice walk with picnic tables, a pond, restrooms, and easy parking.”
“There are both a mens and women's restroom, but I'm pretty sure the doors to them are locked after dark.”
Plan your run at Denso Eco 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofathenstn.com
- Phone+1 423-744-2704
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
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