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Foley Kids Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 805 Google reviews · Running trail in Foley, Alabama · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Foley Kids 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.

ShadedLit at nightStroller / ADARestroomsWater

Family site with playground equipment & castles, picnic facilities, ball fields & a swimming pool.

What runners say about Foley Kids Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (805 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Wonderful shaded park, clean, and has a nice walking path and even a skate park.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Wonderful shaded park, clean, and has a nice walking path and even a skate park.”

👟 good for all levels 4 mentions

“Beautiful playground, fully inclusive, something for all ages and abilities, and it's huge!”

For a over a million dollar park, I think this could have been designed a little better. The only input asked for was the "theme" of the park. The brown "log" or balance beam is the same color as the ground and made of a very very hard material with no give whatsoever.

★★★★☆ — Lindsay , Feb 2024

Kids LOVE it! Wonderful shaded park, clean, and has a nice walking path and even a skate park. Definitely recommend!

★★★★★ — Sarah , Nov 2025

We had my Great Grandsons 1yr old Birthday Party on the Playground under the Pavilion..it was clean and comfortable and very nice..We all had a wonderful time with happy kids running around everywhere !!

★★★★★ — Kimberly , Feb 2022

We usually stop here after Lambert's on our way to destin let kids run out some energy great park been couple yrs but was nice see park updated with all new equipment and benches under shade

★★★★★ — Donald , Aug 2023

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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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Wonderful shaded park, clean, and has a nice walking path and even a skate park.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Easy parking, restrooms nearby, a covered pavilion area with tables, and so easy to get to!”

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🚰 Water fountains

“I can't wait until the city puts in restrooms and a water fountain would be quite nice.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Foley Kids Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitecityoffoley.org
  • Phone+1 251-943-8897

Hours

Monday 7 am–8 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8 pm
Thursday 7 am–8 pm
Friday 7 am–8 pm
Saturday 7 am–8 pm
Sunday 7 am–8 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 Foley Kids Park

209 W Verbena Ave, Foley, AL 36535

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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.