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Fidler Pond Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 389 Google reviews · Running trail in Goshen, Indiana · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 1.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Fidler Pond 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.
Popular park that features a pond with a 1- to 1.5-mile path for walking, biking or running around it.
What runners say about Fidler Pond Park
“Beautiful Place for a Evening Walk all year round Great For Fishing & Watching The Sunset”
“I really enjoy this peaceful nature of this place.”
“Happened to be driving by, and looked like a great place to walk my dogs.”
Beautiful Place for a Evening Walk all year round Great For Fishing & Watching The Sunset
Beautiful pond with walk of about 1.5 miles. Peaceful and level! No hills lol! Swings and benches strategically placed along the trail. Pond is stocked for fishing. They have sail boats and kayaks available. A pavilion for special events. My pictures are on a cloudy day... but it is gorgeous!
A great place to walk, run, or just chill on the many benches they have around the paths. I really enjoy this peaceful nature of this place. It is well taken care of and awesome! I enjoy walked the loop and taking in all of the scenery.
Very nice spot. 1.5 mile crushed limestone trail around a lake. They have kayak, canoe and paddleboat rentals and also a good looking shelter with stone fireplace.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful Place for a Evening Walk all year round Great For Fishing & Watching The Sunset”
“Very popular location in locals, people come here for jogging, walking with their dogs or cycling.”
“I really enjoy this peaceful nature of this place.”
“5 mile crushed limestone trail around a lake.”
“There are restrooms in the pavilion that are very nice but I think they are only open when somone rents the pavilion”
“There are two parking areas that can be tight with an oversized truck.”
Plan your run at Fidler Pond Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance1.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegoshenindiana.org
- Phone+1 574-534-2901
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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