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Gretna Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 91 Google reviews · Running trail in Gretna, Louisiana · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Gretna 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.

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Open 24hQuiet

Relaxed, pleasant recreation spot featuring a playground and swings for children.

What runners say about Gretna Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (91 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

✨ well-maintained 4 mentions

“Good place to go CLEAN NOT TRASHY PARK good walking trail”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Nice peaceful place to go for children to play and eat seafood etc.”

Seems like a well kept secret. Wonderful place to fish, walk, bike, even nature watch. The pond is stocked and even has some alligator gar. The best part is the telescope observatory which is open to the public on Monday and Wednesday nights from dark to about 9.

★★★★☆ — Jack , Nov 2025

Good place to bring the kids for a walk and a playtime no pets allowed. They have swings and tables for picnic time.

★★★★★ — Lucia , Mar 2024

Love this park, always a good spot to get out and play some basketball or take a long walk

★★★★★ — Justin , May 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 91 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Nice peaceful place to go for children to play and eat seafood etc.”

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Plan your run at Gretna Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Phone+1 504-366-1660

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Gretna Park

800 Gretna Blvd, Gretna, LA 70053

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.