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Jambalaya Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 706 Google reviews · Running trail in Gonzales, Louisiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jambalaya 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.
Family-friendly park featuring a playground, a pool and a dog area.
What runners say about Jambalaya Park
“Dog clean up stations were all around but bring your own bags because these were empty.”
“The fountain is simply beautiful and a focal point of the park.”
My favorite park to walk around and to eat lunch at. The fountain is simply beautiful and a focal point of the park. The park has a big amphitheater, dog park, splash pad, and pool. Plenty of places for families to sit down and eat. Play ground for the kids and bathrooms.
A great way to enjoy a bit of the outdoors. With Veterans Park next to. It was great to see armed forces honored in such fashion. The park is along a well paved and brick walkway along the water. With a library close by just overall inviting. Child playscapes as well.
Nice playground. The splash pad was a great way to cool off. There is also a pool, but you pay to get in. The kids had the most fun at the splash area. There are restrooms available to change in, which was really nice. Vending machines were also nice, in case you run out of snacks.
Great little dog park. Separate area that is fenced play yard for small dogs. Concrete walkway around the perimeter of the large dog park. Water stations were not all in working order but yhrre are several in fence. Big grassy area for large dogs to romp.
Trail conditions & character
“Also they have a dog park in the back if you want to bring your dogs.”
“The fountain is simply beautiful and a focal point of the park.”
“The park is along a well paved and brick walkway along the water.”
“There are restrooms available to change in, which was really nice.”
“Water stations were not all in working order but yhrre are several in fence.”
Plan your run at Jambalaya Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegonzalesla.com
- Phone+1 225-647-2841
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
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