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Don Fox Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,962 Google reviews · Running trail in Lebanon, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Don Fox Community 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.

MixedDog-friendlyFlat & fastRestrooms

Outdoor space for picnics and sports, plus a splash pad and a walking trail.

What runners say about Don Fox Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,962 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“I felt like the park itself was very well kept and had lots of things to do including a walking trail.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful park offering lots of activities for kids and a safe walking trail.”

Great park! Clean, well kept park. No pets allowed. Volleyball nets, small water park in summer time and large play ground area. Trail for walking, biking, non motorized bikes, skateboards. Sprawling yard for Frisbee or playing catch. Clean pavilions for small groups.

★★★★★ — Karen , Oct 2023

One of the best parks on the east side of Nashville. The leaders of Lebanon really deserve a lot of credit for creating and maintaining this amazing park. I really like: 1) The wonderful splash pad; 2) The amazing, fully equipped playground; 3) picnic shelters with tables and grills for rent; 4) picnic tables with…

★★★★★ — Alexander , Jul 2022

This is a really great park. Huge fenced playground with swings, merry-go-round, and climbing structures. Smaller playground with small sandbox. Needs a bigger sandbox. Two sand volleyball courts. Wading pool. Several pavillions and lots of benches and swings.

★★★★★ — Kat , May 2025

This is a beautiful park/ walking trail. It can be busy, but it would be crazy to assume a nice park in the spring/ summer wouldn't be.

★★★★★ — Tasha , Apr 2022

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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.

🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“All surrounded by 2+ miles of paved trailfor walking and biking.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“He did have Rep restrooms on the premises and I believe I saw some people walking their pets to.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“It’s most likely pet friendly.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“Multiple covered pavilions, multiple playgrounds, a really nice level walking trail.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone

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Plan your run at Don Fox Community Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitelebanontn.org
  • Phone(615) 449-0303

Hours

Monday 7 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–10 PM
Thursday 7 AM–10 PM
Friday 7 AM–10 PM
Saturday 7 AM–10 PM
Sunday 7 AM–10 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 Don Fox Community Park

955 W Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37087

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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.