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Lapping Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 469 Google reviews · Running trail in Clarksville, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lapping 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.
332-acre green space with 18 holes of disc & regular golf, a softball complex & an amphitheater.
What runners say about Lapping Park
“From the moment you arrive, you're greeted by a peaceful, well-maintained landscape that instantly puts you at ease.”
“There are plenty of shaded areas, open fields, and scenic spots to relax or snap a few photos.”
“More than half the park is well shaded by huge trees and about half the main walking path is under the canopy even during midday.”
“It is very quiet and feels like steping back in time when you drive into the circle behind the Golf Course next to the Creek.”
Lapping Park is an absolute treasure for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. From the moment you arrive, you're greeted by a peaceful, well-maintained landscape that instantly puts you at ease. The trails are a standout—winding through lush woods with just the right mix of challenge and serenity.
Great place, not too far out of the busy streets yet still feels very woodsy. Saw 4 deer on our walk on the orange trail. Reasons I knocked a star, can still hear highway traffic which takes away a little from the relaxing of nature and also the trail markers are not kept up well and are non existent in a lot of…
Excellent hidden gem in the city with rooty trails along the cliffs of Silver Creek winding through dense Woodlands and grassy fields. Be brave and adventurous and this park is sure to please! Huge and clean with nice shady play structures for the kids.
Beautiful shady park, playground equipment is rather old. Hiking trails are beautiful. Good to visit all year round.
Trail conditions & character
“There are plenty of shaded areas, open fields, and scenic spots to relax or snap a few photos.”
“More than half the park is well shaded by huge trees and about half the main walking path is under the canopy even during midday.”
“It is very quiet and feels like steping back in time when you drive into the circle behind the Golf Course next to the Creek.”
“Has 2 play grounds, golf course, basket ball court, frisbee golf course, cabin for events, smaller amphitheater, volley ball court, horseshoe rings, picnic area, restrooms.”
“Small but perfect park in Clarksville with a half mile track, gravel track, several dirt trails through the woods, and (though I haven't used it) a new frisbee golf course.”
“It's well-maintained and the inner loop is listed at 1.”
Plan your run at Lapping Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Phone+1 812-283-5313
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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