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H.W. Cox Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 414 Google reviews · Running trail in Collierville, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from H.W. Cox 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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What runners say about H.W. Cox Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (414 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“Always clean with vending machines and restrooms, along with a gym, walking track, and weight room.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“The courts are ok, but they need a few benches to sit on and maybe some sails for shade.”

Love this park. Nestled within the neighborhood, it's a great place to run and play. It's always well kept. There's a nice track around wide open grass field, a large pavilion for with picnic tables for lunch or parties and a small playground for kids.

★★★★☆ — Mike , May 2019

Awesome place. There is a playground the kids like to play at, along with a pavilion for parties. I'm not a member, but the building is nice. Always clean with vending machines and restrooms, along with a gym, walking track, and weight room.

★★★★★ — Jordan , Nov 2025

It’s a nice park with some good shade on a sunny day. There is a walking trail too. BTW the photo is taken at 4 PM on a summer evening. The weather was 85 but in the shade it’s cool and nice. Our new fav play area. The best part is it’s clean, well maintained. Sit anywhere on the benches and you can still see your kid.

★★★★★ — Anusha , Jun 2021

What a beautiful park! And large! We are constantly here for soccer practice and the paths that you can walk are so refreshing. It’s great outdoor exercise and activities for people of all ages. The town of Collierville does a great job keeping things in pristine condition.

★★★★★ — Hayes , Mar 2022

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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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“The courts are ok, but they need a few benches to sit on and maybe some sails for shade.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Always clean with vending machines and restrooms, along with a gym, walking track, and weight room.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“Beautifully maintained park with six, public lighted tennis courts in perfect condition.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“A water fountain would be nice.”

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Plan your run at H.W. Cox 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websitecolliervilletn.gov
  • Phone+1 901-457-2770

Hours

Monday 5 am–11 pm
Tuesday 5 am–11 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11 pm
Thursday 5 am–11 pm
Friday 5 am–11 pm
Saturday 5 am–11 pm
Sunday 5 am–11 pm

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 H.W. Cox Park

440 W Powell Rd, Collierville, TN 38017

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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.