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Harlan Godfrey Civitan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 690 Google reviews · Running trail in Dalton, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harlan Godfrey Civitan 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.
Neighborhood park offering a paved walking track, playground, picnic pavilion & BBQ grills.
What runners say about Harlan Godfrey Civitan Park
“The park is very well maintained and even has a small creek, as well as bathrooms.”
“It is very lovely, the creek running beside is always beautiful, and there are so many Pokestops for our Pokemon GO game!”
“Really great place for kids to run around.”
“They are currently renovating the playground for what it seems for all ages.”
They remodeled this playground- it is a five star now. Only con is lot of people agree so parking is unable to accommodate demand. We parked in adjacent neighborhood... 😬😬😬... ZIP LINE!! Green space for pups and picnic. Walking trail. Frisbee golf. Big kid and little kid play area. Bathrooms. Water fountain.
Love coming to this park for a nice walk or Run. They are currently renovating the playground for what it seems for all ages. It is looking really nice out there. Way to go with the upgrade
Pretty park with a track for adults to walk/run and a playground for children. One of the slides were broken though. But it was boarded up to keep kids from using it and getting hurt.
Such a fun park - friendly to all ages. There is disc golf, an open field, and playground equipment for babies to older kids. There’s also a walking loop around the park. My kids love this park.
Trail conditions & character
“The park is very well maintained and even has a small creek, as well as bathrooms.”
“Only con is lot of people agree so parking is unable to accommodate demand.”
“The park has a little playground for the kids and a nice big open grassy area for let dogs run and get some exercise/playtime.”
Plan your run at Harlan Godfrey Civitan Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitedaltonga.gov
- Phone(706) 278-5404
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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