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Fort Maurepas City Park & Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,236 Google reviews · Running trail in Ocean Springs, Mississippi · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fort Maurepas City Park & Nature Preserve'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.
Green space offering play equipment, a splash pad, a picnic pavilion & access to the beach.
What runners say about Fort Maurepas City Park & Nature Preserve
“On busy days, the restrooms are far from clean but it's a public beach park.”
“Beautiful views of Biloxi and about 2 minutes from government street where all the action is”
LOVE THIS LITTLE PARK ON THE BEACH! The park is perfect for small kids and the pier is a fun walk directly across the street. The outside area is great for local bands and events. Great place to Pokemon as well!
This place is so serene! I love this place. It has a park for kids to play. A beautiful pier to walk on and take photos like myself. You can walk out to the water and enjoy the waves. Great place to come let all of your stress float away. Plenty of areas to park. Clean space as well!!!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful views of Biloxi and about 2 minutes from government street where all the action is”
“It is a nice little park with bathroom and a picnic area.”
“Need a little better parking but no complaints at all.”
Plan your run at Fort Maurepas City Park & Nature Preserve
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitemsgulfcoastheritage.ms.gov
- Phone+1 228-875-4236
- Social Facebook
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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