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Fairbanks Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 373 Google reviews · Running trail in Terre Haute, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Fairbanks 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.

Scenic

Spacious park featuring a dog park, boat docks and playground, plus trails.

What runners say about Fairbanks Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (373 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“The view of sunset during the right time is very nice, it is well maintained and clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“The scenic docking areas and walkways provided myself and my family with overall exceptional trips Everytime we have stopped.”

Beautiful park on the banks of the wabash river in terre haute. Grounds are well maintained with a few structural points of interest. Easy to walk around.

★★★★★ — Sarah , Jan 2022

Fowler Park overlooked an incredible view of the great Wabash River. The scenic docking areas and walkways provided myself and my family with overall exceptional trips Everytime we have stopped. There are pavilions and also an outside theatre area that you can enjoy as well.

★★★★★ — Alexandra , Aug 2021

Very nice park. Has swings and playground for kids. Very spacious and even has a trail to walk on. The view of sunset during the right time is very nice, it is well maintained and clean.

★★★★★ — Aaditya , Apr 2024

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 15 mentions

“Over the last few months they have added more docks, it’s nice to go out here for fresh air and a little bit of water view.”

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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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websiteterrehaute.in.gov
  • Phone(812) 232-2727

Hours

Monday 8 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–4 PM
Thursday 8 AM–4 PM
Friday 8 AM–4 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Fairbanks Park

1100 Girl Scout Ln, Terre Haute, IN 47807

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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.