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George W. Roy Recreational Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 260 Google reviews · Running trail in Calera, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from George W. Roy Recreational 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.
Well-groomed park featuring a walking trail, swings and a playground for kids.
What runners say about George W. Roy Recreational Park
“Safe, clean, quiet, clean bathrooms, and a great playground for all ages, nice walking path and lots of green space for kids or dogs to get their wiggles out.”
“Beautiful city park in Calera that has a walking trail,playground and pavilions”
“Safe, clean, quiet, clean bathrooms, and a great playground for all ages, nice walking path and lots of green space for kids or dogs to get their wiggles out.”
Parents of small children traveling to the beach: this park is a great halfway point! Safe, clean, quiet, clean bathrooms, and a great playground for all ages, nice walking path and lots of green space for kids or dogs to get their wiggles out.
This is the definition of small but sweet right here, the park has a few pavilions to rent for multiple things such as a kid's birthday party, hanging out with friends, and for a cook out too.
Good quite park equipped with two playgrounds for children in different age groups, swing sets, ample open areas for you guessed it... recreation. A decent sized walking/running track a restroom with water fountain an multiple covered awnings/pavilions with picnic tables and grills that can be reserved for birthday…
Had my grandsons first birthday here. The pavilions are 15$ which we had from 1:30 up until 10pm... Big play ground for the kiddos... Half mile walking trail if your a walker... Very clean and friendly environment.. Will go again !!!!
Trail conditions & character
“Safe, clean, quiet, clean bathrooms, and a great playground for all ages, nice walking path and lots of green space for kids or dogs to get their wiggles out.”
“Stopped at the QT truck stop overnight to visit my parents and nephew who live in Alabaster and after breakfast we took my dog here and she was able to run around.”
“Safe, clean, quiet, clean bathrooms, and a great playground for all ages, nice walking path and lots of green space for kids or dogs to get their wiggles out.”
Plan your run at George W. Roy Recreational 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, 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.
- Websitecityofcalera.org
- Phone(205) 668-3884
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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