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Gonzales Municipal Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 208 Google reviews · Running trail in Gonzales, Louisiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Gonzales Municipal 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.
Kid-friendly park featuring baseball and softball fields as well as tennis courts and playgrounds.
What runners say about Gonzales Municipal Park
“13 well maintained courts available at very reasonable hourly rates.”
Held my son's birthday party here. Lots of room to run and play. Only 1 pavilion with tables for a party and the city doesn't do reservations, so be sure to get there early if you are planning a party.
Nice and quiet especially for a good workout running laps and for baseball,and tennis and for the kids to play around 💯
Trail conditions & character
“Covered pavilions with picnic tables with bench seating, and restrooms close.”
Plan your run at Gonzales Municipal 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Phone+1 225-647-9564
Hours
| Monday | 1–6 pm, 7–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–6 pm, 7–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–6 pm, 7–9 pm |
| Thursday | 1–6 pm, 7–9 pm |
| Friday | 1–6 pm, 7–9 pm |
| Saturday | 1–6 pm, 7–9 pm |
| Sunday | 1–6 pm, 7–9 pm |
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