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Harrison Ridge Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbus, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Harrison Ridge 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.

WaterTrailhead parking

Public park with a playground, tennis and basketball courts, and Tipton Lakes.

What runners say about Harrison Ridge Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (127 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Clean, colorful park with small area for little kids and lots of climbing for older kids.”

We love this park! Always clean, fun playground equipment for my toddler. Also nice to go take a walk around Tipton lakes, the area feels very safe.

★★★★★ — Stephanie , Mar 2023

Small park. Typically less crowded. 5 swings. Small slides for babies/toddlers. Various advanced level climbers (kids really need to be good at climbing to use these). Can take walk around park using walkway.

★★★★☆ — Nilesh , Nov 2021

Great place to play tennis, basketball, take a walk, or sit at the park with the small ones. Bigfoot on the loose as well...

★★★★★ — The , Mar 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 127 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.

🚰 Water fountains

“Water fountain machine does not seem well maintained.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Harrison Ridge 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 trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
  • Websitecolumbusparksandrec.com
  • Phone+1 812-376-2680
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Harrison Ridge Park

Coles Dr, Columbus, IN 47201

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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.