Home › Georgia › McDonough › Heritage Park
Heritage Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,456 Google reviews · Running trail in McDonough, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Heritage 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.
Public park with a concert arena & a replica 1820s village, plus a military monument & museum.
What runners say about Heritage Park
“The veterans memorial areas are beautiful and well maintained.”
“There's also a beautiful military monument that appears to be lit for evening viewing but I went during the day.”
Great spot to visit if you're in the area. The museum is free, and there is lots to see outdoors with walking trails with history of the area. Highly recommend
Great local spot for walking with multiple playgrounds and a few ball fields. This seems like a popular place for softball games and veterans celebrations. There is a lot of history at this location regarding Henry county Georgia. The walking path is surrounded by beautiful trees and is paved for running or walking.
We've been coming here for years. It continues to be one of our favorite local parks even during covid. It's got great shaded paved waking trails and two playgrounds... Lots of open spaces for social distancing... Multiple pavilions and green grass for picnics.
This park is very spacious, beautiful and has lots of things to enjoy. There was a softball game going on. There is a very wide walking/hiking trail that is very long and it had the veterans memorial monument there which is very nice to see with the flags from all of the wars of the United States.
Trail conditions & character
“There's also a beautiful military monument that appears to be lit for evening viewing but I went during the day.”
“There was a security guard riding the property on a golf cart and we took our dog there as well as it is a dog-friendly Park.”
“It has public bathrooms(they are not the cleanest option tho).”
“The walking path is surrounded by beautiful trees and is paved for running or walking.”
Plan your run at Heritage 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitega-henrycounty.civicplus.pro
- Phone+1 770-288-7300
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–11 pm |
Running trails near McDonough
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Big Springs Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 377 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a lake, playgrounds, walking paths and a pavilion.
HOPE Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 209 reviews
Public park featuring a playground, picnic areas, a walking path, and a musical area.
Alexander Park West
4.4 ★★★★☆ 66 reviews
Picnic-friendly park offering paved paths for walking and bike riding, plus a playground.
Salem Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 289 reviews
Peaceful park featuring ball fields, playgrounds, walking trails, and a pond.
