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Lakebottom Park/Hill Field

4.6 ★★★★★ 312 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbus, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Lakebottom Park/Hill Field'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.

Dog-friendly

Popular park featuring multiple baseball fields plus a track, playgrounds and picnic tables.

What runners say about Lakebottom Park/Hill Field

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (312 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏃 great for running 3 mentions

“Great lively park with a running trail, playgrounds, track, large grass areas, tennis courts and more.”

I had a wonderful two mile walk!! The park was absolutely peaceful. I also enjoyed seeing different people walking independently, with a loved one, walking their dog or out for a jog. 😘

★★★★☆ — Davis, , Oct 2021

I think Lakebottom is a jewel of a park in the rough of the city. This long narrow park manages to offer a picturesque stroll despite only being a few hundred feet wide in spots. A great place for running or walking.

★★★★★ — Jason , Jun 2020

I like running here. The track often gets filled with people walking slowly, standing, exercising in the running lanes. It's a little annoying. The larger sidewalk path that circles both sides of the park is better.

★★★★★ — Eric , Aug 2020

My favorite place to get a good walk. The paths are pretty level, there's a good mix of sun and shade. I have always felt safe here. Always mindful of my surroundings though!

★★★★★ — Janet , Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 312 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“I also enjoyed seeing different people walking independently, with a loved one, walking their dog or out for a jog.”

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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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitelakebottom-field.poi.place
  • Phone+1 706-653-3000

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Lakebottom Park/Hill Field

1616 18th Ave #1530, Columbus, GA 31901

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.