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Flowood Nature Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 524 Google reviews · Running trail in Flowood, Mississippi · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Flowood Nature 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.
Paved & marked trails through dense woods are among the highlights at this 40-acre park & lake site.
What runners say about Flowood Nature Park
“Everything was very clean and the bags for cleaning up after dogs are always well stocked.”
“I've lived in this area for several years, and never knew such a beautiful park was back behind the picnic area you see from Flowood Drive.”
“I love that it's dog friendly because if my Cricket is happy, then all is well in my mind.”
I have loved coming here for walks with my dog and quiet reading. It's a wonderful place all year round and impeccably maintained!
Less then 10 minutes from Jackson Airport. Perfect for a preflight stroll before the stress of traveling. Especially since there are no airline lounges at the airport. There is a trail you can cover around the lake in 1inutes or go further if you want. Lots of wildlife.
The park is very pretty and clean. Plenty of parking. We saw lots of walkers, some with dogs. I was so proud of my dog for not barking a single time! 😅 There are picnic tables and grassy spaces for playing in addition to the walking trail and pavilions.
Beautiful lake and nature trail! Trail is pathed, which was great since it had rained the morning we visited. Trail is about a mile long and goes in a circle. Great place for walking or running.
Trail conditions & character
“I've lived in this area for several years, and never knew such a beautiful park was back behind the picnic area you see from Flowood Drive.”
“I love that it's dog friendly because if my Cricket is happy, then all is well in my mind.”
“This is a fairly good sized & paved walking area in this park.”
“And the fact that it is scooter & wheelchair friendly just makes it an even better place for everyone.”
“There are benches, water stations, and doggie cleanup bags.”
Plan your run at Flowood Nature 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
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — 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.
- Websitecityofflowood.com
- Phone(601) 992-4440
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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