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Joplin Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 443 Google reviews · Running trail in South Charleston, West Virginia · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Joplin 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.
Well-maintained park with athletic courts, a playground and a dog-friendly area.
What runners say about Joplin Park
“Great place for my dog to run safely and it's clean also my 2 sons get a good workout on the walking trail part!”
“Great place for my dog to run safely and it's clean also my 2 sons get a good workout on the walking trail part!”
Beautiful area. Nice playground for the kids and a nice walking path for everyone. Pretty and quiet. A nice place for a future picnic.
Very nice park including a nice dog park. Swings and play center. Nice paved path for people to take walks and run on without worrying about traffic.
It's a nice place to walk and take your dogs. The only issue is there's a guy for the past month that sits in the dog park with a dog that's a bully to other dogs for hours it seems each day with multiple people not taking their dogs inside because of him.
Just recently found this treasure... Great place for my dog to run safely and it's clean also my 2 sons get a good workout on the walking trail part! Many spots to stop and work all of your body! I also think there is a tennis and basketball court. We just haven't used them because it's to cold.
Trail conditions & character
“The facilities include 2 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, swing sets, a dog park, three covered shelters with picnic tables and several shaded areas to enjoy a summer day.”
“The park also has a swings, a playground, and see saws, a basketball court and tennis court, shelters with grills, and bathrooms.”
“Large park with playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, walking/running paved track, large grassy field and a fenced in dog park.”
Plan your run at Joplin Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteparks.cityofsouthcharleston.com
- Phone+1 304-744-0059
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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