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Lamar Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 516 Google reviews · Running trail in Oxford, Mississippi · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Lamar 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.
Serene lakeside park with tree-lined footpaths & open green space dotted with picnic tables.
What runners say about Lamar Park
“It is a dog friendly park, so you can find pet clean up stations and dog-friendly water fountains!”
“This beautiful green space is my favorite place to visit for a run, walk, or to visit the lake.”
“This beautiful green space is my favorite place to visit for a run, walk, or to visit the lake.”
“It's beautiful, peaceful, and always full of amazing art.”
“It is a dog friendly park, so you can find pet clean up stations and dog-friendly water fountains!”
Very nice park. Clean (other than goose droppings, but what are you going to do) and very wide open. Nice paths. Interesting artwork. Nice visit. It is a great park to walk or jog; I’m not sure if they allow bikes or not.
I wanted to interfere with the ducks, but I didn't. When I was a kid I used to interfere with the ducks all the time by feeding them bread. As I got older people started to tell me I shouldn't do that. Apparently, bread in moderation isn't that bad for ducks.
Beautiful park with great scenery! Great for walking, running, biking, and playing sports! It is a dog friendly park, so you can find pet clean up stations and dog-friendly water fountains!
Beautiful park with a 1.5 mile paved walking/running path and a small lake. More seating arrangements can open the park to everyone, not just to joggers and runners. Still no playground for kids. More trees needed and I am glad the city is working on it.
Trail conditions & character
“This beautiful green space is my favorite place to visit for a run, walk, or to visit the lake.”
“It is a dog friendly park, so you can find pet clean up stations and dog-friendly water fountains!”
“It's beautiful, peaceful, and always full of amazing art.”
“5 mile paved walking/running path and a small lake.”
“It is a dog friendly park, so you can find pet clean up stations and dog-friendly water fountains!”
“Peaceful and very clean with lots of parking.”
Plan your run at Lamar 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 trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteoxfordms.net
- Phone+1 662-232-2380
- Social Facebook
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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