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Ida Bell Young Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 267 Google reviews · Running trail in Montgomery, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ida Bell Young 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.
Quiet venue featuring a kids' playground, walking trail, tennis courts & picnic areas.
What runners say about Ida Bell Young Park
“Clean, quiet, not a lot of traffic but a lovely walking trail with benches throughout, and a tennis courts as well as a covered picnic table area.”
“Nice park with covered areas for shade and picnicking.”
“Clean, quiet, not a lot of traffic but a lovely walking trail with benches throughout, and a tennis courts as well as a covered picnic table area.”
I love this park. If you want a good long walk, this is the place. .6 of a mile walk. Tennis court and 3 playgrounds. One of the playground is for disabled kids. The have a sitting area and bathroom. The maintenance out there is consistent. Its clean. The only thing I would complain about is the lake.
I visited for a class reunion picnic, and we all had a great time. We manage to use the park to grill, listen to music and enjoy each other's company. The park was very clean and well-kept. When not picnicking, I normally walk a few rounds for exercise.
Great little park with two playsets for kids and a swing set. There is a walking trail around and some tennis courts also. The covered pavilion is a great location to sit and watch kids play and stay cool.
Clean, quiet, not a lot of traffic but a lovely walking trail with benches throughout, and a tennis courts as well as a covered picnic table area.
Trail conditions & character
“Clean, quiet, not a lot of traffic but a lovely walking trail with benches throughout, and a tennis courts as well as a covered picnic table area.”
“Nice park with covered areas for shade and picnicking.”
“The only thing is many guests missed the turn in to the parking lot because the sign is not close to the turn for the entrance.”
Plan your run at Ida Bell Young 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefuninmontgomery.com
- Phone+1 334-625-2300
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–6 pm |
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