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Gainesway Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 261 Google reviews · Running trail in Lexington, Kentucky · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Gainesway 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.
Green space with a playground, a pond and walking trails and benches.
What runners say about Gainesway Park
“Overall, a beautiful place to walk or just sit by the water and watch the water fowl swim.”
Nice walking trail, pond with fountain, basketball court, benches, and plenty of trees for shade. There's only one or two picnic tables that I saw. Overall, a beautiful place to walk or just sit by the water and watch the water fowl swim.
Nice park for all activities. Baseball field, basketball court, playground, walking trails, and picnic areas. The lake provides a pretty view with a nice touch for the walking trail. We play Pokémon Go here and there are 5 gyms here. There are meet ups here often!
Really nice large park with small lake and fountain. Large play area and nice wide trails for walking. Only con is I didn't see a bathroom out there just a porta potty and a nearby gas station.
This park has a nice paved trail for walking, jogging, etc. Also has bridges over the pond and waterfowl everywhere. So, be careful of bird waste all over the trail near the water.
Trail conditions & character
“Overall, a beautiful place to walk or just sit by the water and watch the water fowl swim.”
“The only thing at 630 on a Monday night had to go to the bathroom and there was not one I could find.”
“It's a beautiful little park hidden away in the concrete jungle.”
Plan your run at Gainesway Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Phone+1 859-258-3000
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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