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Henderson Point Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 154 Google reviews · Running trail in Pass Christian, Mississippi · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Henderson Point 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 Henderson Point Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (154 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Located under the bridge it keeps the sun off the children and allows you to relax in the shade while the children play in a safe and clean park.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful place clean great fishing and very peaceful and pleasant.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Located under the bridge it keeps the sun off the children and allows you to relax in the shade while the children play in a safe and clean park.”

First time there. Found this place by accident. WOW! IT was very enjoyable. Was looking for land for sale. Took my dog for a walk over the bridge. Well, a very short walk.

★★★★★ — D.S.B , Aug 2021

Cute & airy park and paved walking trail. Located on the Pass side of the Bay Bridge. Playground is literary under the overpass and provides much needed shade for the kids while playing. Not too noisy, plus you can walk the sand as it's just a short walk to the gulf.

★★★★☆ — Missus , Feb 2021

Wonderful for the children. Located under the bridge it keeps the sun off the children and allows you to relax in the shade while the children play in a safe and clean park.

★★★★★ — John , Nov 2017

Great place to spend with the family and plenty of shade!!! It's under the Bay bridge. Also the ground isn't mulch or sand like most parks, it's like a soft rubber mat type of deal... Bring a pizza and some drinks for the kids and let them play!!

★★★★☆ — Lawrence , Aug 2018

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“A Playground With Adult Size Equipment, Musical Fun With Unique Water Views”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“The play area is pretty good and the PAVED walking trail was so relaxing!”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Located under the bridge it keeps the sun off the children and allows you to relax in the shade while the children play in a safe and clean park.”

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Plan your run at Henderson Point 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 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 Henderson Point Park

1-99 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Pass Christian, MS 39571

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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.