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Diamond Valley Park

3.7 ★★★★☆ 155 Google reviews · Running trail in Evansville, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Diamond Valley 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.

Natural surfaceScenic

Relaxed urban park featuring a fishing pond with ducks & turtles, a footbridge & benches.

What runners say about Diamond Valley Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (155 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“very clean and lots of ducks to feed.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Beautiful park and play area for the kids”

Never crowded. It has a small playground for kids. Park benches to sit on. A paved path all the way around the lake/pond. Parking right in the street next to it. Nice place to stop to eat or take a break.

★★★★☆ — Anthony , Jul 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 155 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Beautiful park and play area for the kids”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at Diamond Valley Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • Websitevanderburghgov.org
  • Phone(812) 435-6141
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6:45 AM–7:45 PM
Tuesday 6:45 AM–7:45 PM
Wednesday 6:45 AM–7:45 PM
Thursday 6:45 AM–7:45 PM
Friday 6:45 AM–7:45 PM
Saturday 6:45 AM–7:45 PM
Sunday 6:45 AM–7:45 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 Diamond Valley Park

1100 Fulton Pkwy, Evansville, IN 47710

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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.