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James Shackelford Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 156 Google reviews · Running trail in Auburn, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from James Shackelford 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.
Secluded park, with a stream for kids to splash around in, as well as barbecue grills.
What runners say about James Shackelford Park
“Natural walking trails, covered camping sites, big fire pit, picnic tables, a nice clean creek for kids to play in and only 1 port-a-potty”
“It's quiet, peaceful, and beautiful.”
“This park was peaceful, quiet, and hidden away.”
This park was peaceful, quiet, and hidden away. The trails aren't very long, but there is plenty to explore. They have picnic tables, grills, and a special area where you can camp. They also have various workout stations that were fun.
Beautifully natural. Natural walking trails, covered camping sites, big fire pit, picnic tables, a nice clean creek for kids to play in and only 1 port-a-potty
This park is gorgeous! The forest clearing is such a beautiful hub for all the walking trails, and the stream is very pretty- perfect for skipping rocks. However, amenities are limited, and I did stumble across an abandoned campsite once (it looked like they had been gone for weeks) that no one had cleaned up.
Love the park. It's quiet, peaceful, and beautiful. It's not what you think of when you think of a park. There are plenty of picnic tables and a number of pavilions. There is electrical power, lights under the pavilions, grills, and water spigots.
Trail conditions & character
“This park was peaceful, quiet, and hidden away.”
“It only has a portapotty and it doesn't really have a playground ,it just has monkey bars !”
“There is electrical power, lights under the pavilions, grills, and water spigots.”
Plan your run at James Shackelford 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecityofauburn-ga.org
- Phone(770) 963-4003
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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