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Germantown Park
4 ★★★★☆ 83 Google reviews · Running trail in Owensboro, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Germantown 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.
Petite family-friendly park with a playground, pavilion and gazebo.
What runners say about Germantown Park
“they even have a station with convenient bags to clean up after your dog if they leave "gifts" behind.”
“A beautiful park for walking your dog”
“Quiet, peaceful, very relaxing”
Lovely little park with a big pavilion, benches, decent playground area & walking path.. they even have a station with convenient bags to clean up after your dog if they leave "gifts" behind. Some parking available but not sure whatis used by businesses in the area during regular business hours.
Trail conditions & character
“they even have a station with convenient bags to clean up after your dog if they leave "gifts" behind.”
Plan your run at Germantown Park
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteowensboroparks.org
- Phone(270) 687-8700
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–9 PM |
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