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Horse Fork Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 239 Google reviews · Running trail in Owensboro, Kentucky · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Horse Fork Creek 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.

RestroomsTrailhead parking

Outdoor activity area with grass fields for soccer leagues, plus a small lake & a playground.

What runners say about Horse Fork Creek Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (239 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“The soccer fields are well maintained and the play park is good for the other kids who aren't playing in the soccer game!”

Beautiful area, nice and safe. This trail is a hidden gem in the middle of owensboro bike trail.

★★★★★ — Annie , Sep 2023

The park has a lake, a walking trail around the lake, a wooded area with a raised trail, a play area, and a several soccer fields. A concession stand is also on site for soccer games. The park is well equipped and plenty clean.

★★★★★ — Josh , May 2019

This was a great place to park to pick up the Owensboro bicycle trail. They have concessions, plenty of sports fields and restrooms. And they have what looks like a really fun splash park for the kids.

★★★★☆ — Jane , Sep 2019

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“Restrooms, and a decent sized water park close to the entrance away from the soccer fields.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Parking gets a bit tight so it's best to show up early.”

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Plan your run at Horse Fork Creek 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitedaviessky.org
  • Phone(270) 685-6142

Hours

Monday 8 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–7 PM
Thursday 8 AM–7 PM
Friday 8 AM–7 PM
Saturday 8 AM–7 PM
Sunday 8 AM–7 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 Horse Fork Creek Park

3005 Fairview Dr, Owensboro, KY 42303

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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.