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Dr. James A. Dillon Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 616 Google reviews · Running trail in Noblesville, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Dr. James A. Dillon 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.

PavedRestroomsTrailhead parking

Green space with disc golf, play structures & a spray ground, plus multi-use fields & a skate park.

What runners say about Dr. James A. Dillon Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (616 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“The park was very well maintained with all the grass nicely cut except for the intentional areas of the rough on the course.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Besides the disc golf course, it is also a very nice park in and of itself with nice paved trails, open fields, and beautiful scenery.”

I had heard friends talk about the park and the disc golf course, but had never been there until today and I was not disappointed. The park was very well maintained with all the grass nicely cut except for the intentional areas of the rough on the course.

★★★★★ — David , Jun 2020

This park rocks! It's got everything you need for a fun day out. Wanna go for a walk? No problem. Wanna skate? Sure thing. Wanna play disc golf, football, or whatever? Go for it. And the best part is, it's got a free water splash area. You and your kid can have a blast getting wet and wild.

★★★★★ — Pravil , Jul 2023

Wonderful park. Lots of open space, well kept 18 hole disc golf course. Noblesville parks maintains this at a level you would expect at a private golf course. Nice restrooms at 2 separate buildings. Gorgeous trees and I am guessing over 2 miles of trails.

★★★★★ — Ben , Apr 2024

Playground, sports fields, skate park, frisbee golf course. Trails paved around/throughout parks. trails through the wooded area and along the creeks. enjoy!

★★★★★ — Brad , Apr 2026

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Nice restrooms at 2 separate buildings.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Besides the disc golf course, it is also a very nice park in and of itself with nice paved trails, open fields, and beautiful scenery.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Small parking lots for how busy it can get.”

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Plan your run at Dr. James A. Dillon Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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
  • Websitenoblesvilleparks.org
  • Phone(317) 776-6350
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–8 PM
Thursday 5 AM–8 PM
Friday 5 AM–8 PM
Saturday 5 AM–8 PM
Sunday 5 AM–8 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 Dr. James A. Dillon Park

6001 Edenshall Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060

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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.