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Lakebottom Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,206 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbus, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lakebottom 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.
Leafy public park featuring a manmade creek & amenities such as a playground & athletic fields.
What runners say about Lakebottom Park
“It is a beautiful park for families to bring their children and pets.”
Still one of the best parks in Columbus. My daughter lives close enough so that I can let the boys ride bikes while I walk yo the playground. The playground is kept clean by the city. Someone has added a little library there so we have donated many books, and read a few there at the park.
Lakebottom Park in Columbus GA is a great place to walk, have a picnic, take the kids to the playground, or play some sports! The bathrooms aren't great, but they have stall doors and toilet paper, so that's always a plus!
Very beautiful park and I love the place. The Park has a lot of things you can do like walk the trail. Take kids out to the playground or just look around the park.
It is a beautiful park for families to bring their children and pets. You can get your walking exercise, play tennis, play baseball, or play/monitor kids on swings. The air is free with lovely trees around the park to help keep cool.
Trail conditions & character
“It is a beautiful park for families to bring their children and pets.”
“Please visit the park and enjoy the scenery it's beyond beautiful 😍 My dog liked the park so much and we walked all the way there from where I live at and it is a long walk.”
“The bathrooms aren't great, but they have stall doors and toilet paper, so that's always a plus!”
Plan your run at Lakebottom 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 706-653-4189
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
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