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Eckhart Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 179 Google reviews · Running trail in Auburn, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Eckhart 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.
Big old trees, a creek and a playground are among the attractions at this well-kept public park.
What runners say about Eckhart Park
“The grounds are very well-kept, and there have been several new additions to keep things interesting, from a new playground to "holes" for frisbee golf.”
“Beautiful place very nice place just to spend an afternoon for a picnic , also a great place to play volleyball and disc golf .”
“Very well-maintained city park with lots of shade and different activities.”
I love this park! Big old trees the river the secret old Bridge are some of the highlights to name a few. I found my first Indian spear head here on the river bank. If you need some quiet time to ground yourself this is a great place. I ran into a four girl smoking party this visit the aroma in the air smelled happy!
Beautiful park. Small with lots of old trees. Well kept path goes in a large ring around the whole park and is great for running, walking, stroller or wheelchair use, etc.
Very nice park. Always well kept. The girls have a blast. Great atmosphere with all the trees and creek running through it. Very relaxing. Love all squirrels too!
Rented pavilion for reunion, nice facility. Round tables, 8’ long tables and metal chairs. Nice kids playground. We played the frisbee golf 9 hole coarse was nice, lots of it under shade. Hot and humid out and no air, bring fans if renting this time of year. Nice areas outside and a walking trail. We enjoyed the park.
Trail conditions & character
“Very well-maintained city park with lots of shade and different activities.”
“Well kept path goes in a large ring around the whole park and is great for running, walking, stroller or wheelchair use, etc.”
Plan your run at Eckhart 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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