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Irene B. Thomas Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 271 Google reviews · Running trail in Hinesville, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Tree cover
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Confirmed from Irene B. Thomas 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.

ShadedDog-friendlyFlat & fastRestroomsQuiet

Neighborhood park featuring a playground, a pond, a skateboard area, and picnic spots, plus a walking trail.

What runners say about Irene B. Thomas Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (271 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions
🌳 shaded & cool 8 mentions

“Great Park with a well shaded playground, walking path and pond to fish from.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 8 mentions

“This park is surprisingly very peaceful and quiet despite being in the middle of Hinesville.”

This park is amazing just to read a book and relax, not a lot of people but just enough to be a nice area. They even have a pond to go fishing, a playground for kids to play on, and a trail to walk on, this park is truly wonderful!

★★★★★ — Kamea , Feb 2025

I stumbled upon this gem by accident about a year ago. This park is surprisingly very peaceful and quiet despite being in the middle of Hinesville. It has a big pond with a walking/running path surrounding it and plenty of benches to sit on while gazing at the pond and habitants.

★★★★★ — Crystal , May 2021

Great Park with a well shaded playground, walking path and pond to fish from. Hidden away from view but easy to access. Just follow the road directly across the street from Burger King on E.G Miles Parkway, and it will lead you straight there.

★★★★★ — Tim , Aug 2023

This is a nice little park to come either alone or with your family. I enjoy this park. It's not overly large,a paved walking area all around the pond.

★★★★☆ — Jeepguy20 , Oct 2023

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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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 8 mentions

“Great Park with a well shaded playground, walking path and pond to fish from.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“This park is surprisingly very peaceful and quiet despite being in the middle of Hinesville.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“The park is ok but some people still use it as a dog walk and do not pick up what their pet leaves behind.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“This park offers access to a restrooms as well.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“The walking trail is level and surrounds and a beautiful little park.”

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Plan your run at Irene B. Thomas 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityofhinesville.org
  • Phone(912) 876-5359
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6:30 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 Irene B. Thomas Park

700 Sharon St, Hinesville, GA 31313

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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.