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Hamilton-Ballard Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Running trail in Anniston, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hamilton-Ballard 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.
What runners say about Hamilton-Ballard Park
No clear indication of where to park or where entrances are. Nice level gravel path to walk, said 5 laps equal a mile. Playground equipment is nicely maintained for the most part.
Great park with new additions!!! Now the running track is paved so perfect for little ones with scooters. They have a merry-go-round and a sitting zip line like equipment. Has benches and more under a covering. A semi baseball and soccer field. Anniston library added a borrow a book box by the extra doggie bags.
Nice, fenced in park. Playground equipment for kids and a nice place to walk dogs. Pick up bags are provided. There's a water fountain fo humans and a bowl for dogs. People generally pick up after their dogs there.
Get little neighborhood park... Soccer net & playground & walking trail. Anniston doesn't have much but this is a gem for kid's & parents alike..
Trail conditions & character
“Playground equipment for kids and a nice place to walk dogs.”
Plan your run at Hamilton-Ballard 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.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteannistonal.gov
- Phone+1 256-236-8221
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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