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Dinius Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Running trail in Auburn, Alabama · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Dinius 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.
Park featuring fenced areas for large and small dogs to exercise, as well as a playground for kids.
What runners say about Dinius Park
“The play area is very clean and well bedded so no one gets hurt, the area surrounding it is beautiful and clean.”
“The walking lap around is short but beautiful and while the play area is small, it's great for kids to climb.”
“There is tons of space for the dogs to run around and plenty of shade to keep humans cool.”
“Perfect for small dogs to walk the trail and have play time out of the house.”
The best dog park in the Auburn area by far...huge fenced dog run with walking trails and plenty of room to explore. My wife and I love bringing our 3 dogs to Dinius Park.
A nice, brand new facility with potential to greatly expand. An event pavilion is coming. The dog area is large, separated for large and small breeds. The shade cover over the walking paths is a big plus!
It's an absolutely GORGEOUS park. The only thing I would change is the lack of paved walkways. I'd love to take my baby in the stroller through the pond area and the walking path but it's so rocky that she'd be shaken too badly. Otherwise it's a perfect park.
Sweet little park, can't wait to see it all finished up. The playground is nice, lots of shade. Paths are nice too. I'm glad this is in the middle of Auburn, finally, don't have to drive to Kiesel park to enjoy some nature and let the dog run around!
Trail conditions & character
“I'm glad this is in the middle of Auburn, finally, don't have to drive to Kiesel park to enjoy some nature and let the dog run around!”
“Bring your dog there, was there recently and it has extremely clean bathrooms.”
“There is tons of space for the dogs to run around and plenty of shade to keep humans cool.”
“Some paved walkways and some gravel make a great couple loops for walking.”
“Some paved walkways and some gravel make a great couple loops for walking.”
“I'd love to take my baby in the stroller through the pond area and the walking path but it's so rocky that she'd be shaken too badly.”
“I wasn't sure if there was parking, but there's plenty!”
Plan your run at Dinius Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteauburnal.gov
- Phone+1 334-501-2930
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Closed |
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