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Idalia Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbia, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Idalia 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.
What runners say about Idalia Park
“Beautiful park that's quiet safe and great for kids.”
Excellent neighborhood park with lots of room to run and play. However, there isn't a lot of playground equipment for older kids. Great for toddlers!
Great little park nestled in the middle of Forest Acres. This park is well kept and a nice place to walk with your kids if you live in Forest Acres.
I use to walk Bailey every afternoon, just around the park. Now we are both a little bit more crackly and poping so
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park that's quiet safe and great for kids.”
Plan your run at Idalia 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteforestacres.net
- Phone+1 803-782-9475
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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