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Fischers Lilly Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 148 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Pierre, South Dakota · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Fischers Lilly 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.

Crushed gravelOpen 24hScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastRestroomsQuiet

Park, green space, swings and slides for kids amid peaceful Missouri River views.

What runners say about Fischers Lilly Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (148 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful views of the Missior and Bad rivers.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Affordable, quiet, beautiful view!”

Looks like a nice park. Has a playground , plenty of grass, and walking path. I came out just to see the monument tho which as a history nerd was cool.

★★★★★ — Kitkat , May 2022

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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 11 mentions

“It does have a nice view of the Missouri River and is close to a park and downtown Ft Pierre”

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Flat & fast 4 mentions

“12 electric and water gravel lots, fairly level.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Affordable, quiet, beautiful view!”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Park is nice and big, dog friendly and clean.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“12 electric and water gravel lots, fairly level.”

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🚻 Restrooms

“A couple of nice picnic shelters, plus restrooms.”

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Plan your run at Fischers Lilly Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitefortpierre.com
  • Phone+1 605-223-7690
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Fischers Lilly Park

415 Ash Ave, Fort Pierre, SD 57532

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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.