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Jackson Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 210 Google reviews · Running trail in Anderson, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Jackson 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.

Popular playground, walking area and fitness center with slides and picnic tables.

What runners say about Jackson Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (210 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“The equipment and area was clean and in good repair.”

Growing up in Anderson, this was a park that I frequented in my childhood into my adulthood. With additional amenities, it is still a great place to go, especially when certain events are happening, like the Anderson Black Expo.

★★★★★ — Tracy , Aug 2023

Very nice park with playground and walking path. They also have a track for people to race small powered cars on ropes. Always looks well kept. Glad they moved the Black Expo back where it belongs. Great food, entertainment, products and on election years no shortage of candidates!

★★★★★ — Barry , Jul 2022

The park was recently remodeled the bathroom is new and clean the shelter has plenty of benches the playground area is nice and there is a workout stations and a paved path around the park to joh or walk

★★★★☆ — James , Jul 2023

This picture is horribly inaccurate, as if this city couldn't have picked a pretty day for a picture. Really unfair, park was very clean. Quite a few people using the walk way, kids playing, baseball game going on next door. This caption is wrong in more than one way, too bad.

★★★★★ — Eric , Sep 2021

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Plan your run at Jackson 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.
  • Websitecityofanderson.com
  • Phone+1 765-648-6858
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10:30 pm, 11:30 pm–2:30 am
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 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 Jackson Park

Raible Ave & W 22nd St, Anderson, IN 46011

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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.