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Dinglewood Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 90 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbus, Georgia · 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 Dinglewood 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-friendly

Small park with picnic tables, trails, a disc golf course, and a little library.

What runners say about Dinglewood Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (90 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Dinglewood park is beautiful. I was so happy to stumble across this park when I was out walking with my son. I would recommend two thumbs up 👍

★★★★☆ — The , Aug 2020

Pretty area, lots of greenery. Great for walking the dog. Lots of convenient places nearby for lunch or coffee.

★★★★★ — Brittany , Sep 2020

Go sit out here and eat at lunchtime. Bring the binocs so I can birdwatch. There are trails and picnic tables. Also that frisbee game can be played there.

★★★★★ — Sg , Jul 2023

Great little park right across from Midtown Coffee House (which is great) with picnic tables, walking trails and disc golf with plenty of parking.

★★★★★ — Lourdes , Nov 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 90 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Not a great place for kids it could be more kid friendly but great for dogs and adults.”

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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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteparks.columbusga.gov
  • Phone+1 706-225-4658

Hours

Monday 5 am–11 pm
Tuesday 5 am–11 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11 pm
Thursday 5 am–11 pm
Friday 5 am–11 pm
Saturday 5 am–11 pm
Sunday 5 am–11 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 Dinglewood Park

1660 13th St, Columbus, GA 31901

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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.