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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 224 Google reviews · Running trail in Morristown, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 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.
Playground featuring covered picnic tables and walking paths.
What runners say about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
“Butterfly garden, mini amphitheater, short trail, clean bathroom, playground, shaded picnic table, benches, ample parking, AMAZING VIEWS!”
“A gorgeous hilltop location provides breathtaking views with several picnic spots available.”
“Butterfly garden, mini amphitheater, short trail, clean bathroom, playground, shaded picnic table, benches, ample parking, AMAZING VIEWS!”
All picnic area has a cover very clean but alot of stray dogs running around. Great walking area and can see yr child at every angle u go on play ground. Clean bathrooms and the security park ranger is around alot but only complaint he refuses to let kids ride their bikes in the parks or hang anything for B-Day…
Lovely small park with just a little bit of everything! Butterfly garden, mini amphitheater, short trail, clean bathroom, playground, shaded picnic table, benches, ample parking, AMAZING VIEWS!!
Absolutely gorgeous views from the neat little park. Lots of beautiful dedications and butterfly gardens enjoyed the walk thank you.
A small but very nice park with a large pavilion that you can rent. There's three small grills at the main pavilion and plenty of picnic tables. There's a bathroom, a playground, a walking trail, park benches and plenty of room to play. Highly recommended for birthdays for kids.
Trail conditions & character
“Butterfly garden, mini amphitheater, short trail, clean bathroom, playground, shaded picnic table, benches, ample parking, AMAZING VIEWS!”
“Butterfly garden, mini amphitheater, short trail, clean bathroom, playground, shaded picnic table, benches, ample parking, AMAZING VIEWS!”
“All picnic area has a cover very clean but alot of stray dogs running around.”
“Butterfly garden, mini amphitheater, short trail, clean bathroom, playground, shaded picnic table, benches, ample parking, AMAZING VIEWS!”
Plan your run at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemymorristown.com
- Phone+1 423-586-0260
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6 pm |
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