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Friendship Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 152 Google reviews · Running trail in Ridgeland, Mississippi · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Friendship 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.
Relaxed park with a playground, swings, slides and fitness equipment plus picnic tables and walking trails.
What runners say about Friendship Park
“Also this park has walking trails and is entirely in the shade which is a pleasant reprieve during the hot summers.”
Scenic park. Conveniently located. Family friendly with swing/play area for children. Exercise station included.(but not advised due to covid) One mile walking trail.Lots of trees for those hot summer days here in the Sip. Public bathroom. Water fountain and soda machine. Lots of squirrels running free!!
Nice little park for the whole family. Safe, clean and had a good playground for children. Each play area has clear signage for age groups, which helps keep younger kids safe by discouraging older children from using equipment not meant for them.
Best one,if you fall under certain categories 😀 If you don't have car,which most Americans have.... So this park is not on outskirts of Ridgeland city, All covered,not by sheds but natural tall trees Exercise area, circular trails Restrooms are good Overall awesome
Nice area, nice trees with plenty of shade. Walking trail or track for workout. Has workout equipment available. Has swings and sliding boards. Very nice park. Could use a bigger parking lot
Trail conditions & character
“Also this park has walking trails and is entirely in the shade which is a pleasant reprieve during the hot summers.”
“So this park is not on outskirts of Ridgeland city, All covered,not by sheds but natural tall trees Exercise area, circular trails Restrooms are good Overall awesome”
“Great walking trails, paved with asphalt with lots of trees for shade.”
Plan your run at Friendship Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiteridgelandms.org
- Phone+1 601-853-2011
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
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