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Kimmel Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 340 Google reviews · Running trail in Vincennes, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kimmel 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.
Park with access to the Big Wabash River featuring a playground, picnic areas, and boat ramp.
What runners say about Kimmel Park
“It was a very clean and comfortable park.”
“Very relaxing and has a beautiful view of the river plus you see amazing sunsets.”
This new river walk is very clean. And very safe for children we had four kids ages 2,6,10, and we did not have to worry about their safety, the fence or railings to the river were very well though out.
Pleasant place to walk around, by the Wabash. Owned by the University now. A long time ago, it was a shantytown where people hunted for pearls in the river. It was also dead-center for the 2024 eclipse. It's right behind the steel bridge factory my grandpa and great-grandpa used to work at.
Loved it! Went in the evening time and there was a nice breeze! They have re-done it and it looks very nice! They have a sidewalk next to the river for walking! I recommend going and enjoying the river! Very calming!!
Absolutely beautiful! Great place to picnic or walk and probably fish, although we didn't fish.
Trail conditions & character
“We drove from south central Kentucky up to Vincennes, Indiana to view the eclipse on April 8, 2024.”
“The city had established parking areas around the Kimmel Park area for viewers.”
Plan your run at Kimmel 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 8 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–12 AM |
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