HomeTennesseeCleveland › Fletcher Park

Fletcher Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 797 Google reviews · Running trail in Cleveland, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Fletcher 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.

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

70-acre park offering wooded walking & biking paths, picnic pavilions & a Japanese garden.

What runners say about Fletcher Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (797 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“It’s one of those places that doesn’t try too hard — it’s just naturally beautiful, clean, and easy to settle into.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 12 mentions

“It’s one of those places that doesn’t try too hard — it’s just naturally beautiful, clean, and easy to settle into.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“❣️ I love how peaceful it is and I love that I rarely run into anyone because how big it is 😂 kinda bummed about the disc golf course going in my favorite places.”

I dearly love Fletcher Park. The walkway is nice and wide. Beautiful well cut grass, beautiful abundance of trees and flowers. Nice shady areas to sit on benches. A great place for bird watchers and you might see some cottontail rabbits.... get some exercise...❤️👍 easy walking!

★★★★★ — Susie , May 2021

My favorite place to get out and walk at instead of going to the gym. ❣️ I love how peaceful it is and I love that I rarely run into anyone because how big it is 😂 kinda bummed about the disc golf course going in my favorite places......so probably won't be there as much when it's there.

★★★★★ — Relaxed , May 2023

This is a beautiful park not far from town. There is a wonderful hiking trail that loops the entire park. It’s also a great area for photos and family picnics. Plenty of parking and a clean restroom.

★★★★★ — Mary , Dec 2018

We love this park for walking and bike rides for the kids. There's no playground, but the paths are flat and clear, there's a creek and a lot of wide open space.

★★★★★ — Amanda , Oct 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 797 reviews →

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 13 mentions

“It’s one of those places that doesn’t try too hard — it’s just naturally beautiful, clean, and easy to settle into.”

More trails like this →

🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“There are a lot of ups and downs if you go down the path next to the bathrooms.”

More trails like this →

🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“We took the other trail thinking there was a dog park?”

More trails like this →

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“❣️ I love how peaceful it is and I love that I rarely run into anyone because how big it is 😂 kinda bummed about the disc golf course going in my favorite places.”

More trails like this →

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Dog's are welcome and enjoy the wooded areas a lot.”

More trails like this →

🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Plenty of parking and a clean restroom.”

More trails like this →

🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“5‑mile loop is the perfect length for a relaxed walk, a shakeout run, or just clearing your head after a long day.”

More trails like this →

Flat & fast 2 mentions

“There's no playground, but the paths are flat and clear, there's a creek and a lot of wide open space.”

More trails like this →

Plan your run at Fletcher 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteclevelandtn.gov
  • Phone+1 423-472-4551

Hours

Monday 8 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 8 am–8:30 pm
Friday 8 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 8 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 8 am–8:30 pm

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 Fletcher Park

1575 Tennessee Nursery Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311

Get directions

Running trails near Cleveland

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Candies Creek Greenway Access

4.9 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Cleveland, TN

Paved

1.4 miles away

Freewill - Candies Creek Walking Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

Cleveland, TN

Paved

1.4 miles away

Rolling Hills Wetland Loop

4.4 ★★★★☆ 14 reviews

Cleveland, TN

LoopPaved

1.4 miles away

Schimmels Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews

Cleveland, TN

Shaded

Park at Lee University featuring picnic areas, benches, a pavilion & a half-mile track.

2.0 miles away

Cleveland Greenway

4.6 ★★★★★ 980 reviews

Cleveland, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

2.2 miles away

Cleveland Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Cleveland, TN

Dog-friendly

3.6 miles away

All running trails in Cleveland, TN →

Nearby towns

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.