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Leeds Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 770 Google reviews · Running trail in Leeds, Alabama · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Leeds Memorial 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.

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Family-friendly recreational space featuring a memorial, a creek and ball fields.

What runners say about Leeds Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (770 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“It looks well kept and the groundskeepers were out while there and I just avoided the upper area of the trail all together to stay out of the way.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“The natural part of the park surrounding the creek is gorgeous, and the whole park has a lovely view of sunset.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“It is very shady in some areas and that made for an easier, cooler walk in the heat.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“This is a very quiet area as well, very peaceful, as you're away from the playground area.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Who would think a small town would have such a nice park for kids if all ages.”

Great place to go for a walk have a picnic or let the kids play. A very nice clean park with a little something for everyone. They even have a cute little book nook, to find a book or leave one. I guess one of my favorite things is the love locks on the bridge.

★★★★★ — Debra , Jun 2021

Beautiful green space with lots of natural attractions. One of my favorite parts was all of the exposed rock. The trail is paved, but I found no wheelchair accessible ramp. You walk across the grass to access the track. There is plenty of parking spaces available and in several locations.

★★★★★ — Melinda , May 2024

Pet Friendly! Very nice park. Visited there to have lunch after visiting Buc-ees and the Barber Motorsports Museum nearby. Has a great paved walking trail around the park for the babies to stroll. A little creek runs down the middle with a bridge to cross over.

★★★★★ — Traveling , Dec 2021

Beautiful park. Shady and inviting, a dog walking environment. Most people are reasonable enough to leash their animals, but occasionally there is a person who doesn't. Bring your own doggy bags, they may or may not have any available.

★★★★★ — J. , Mar 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 770 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 12 mentions

“The natural part of the park surrounding the creek is gorgeous, and the whole park has a lovely view of sunset.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“We seem to have left it in parking lot after a tournament and really hoping we can find a way to recover.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 7 mentions

“as you're trying to get out the stroller from the trunk people were buzzing by closely and with great speed.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“The restrooms are port o potties and they are conviently placed throughout the park.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“They've also go a workout area with made in equipment made of concrete or ropes that anyone can do.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“It is very shady in some areas and that made for an easier, cooler walk in the heat.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Pavilion with tables great place to also walk their track and dogs welcomed!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“This is a very quiet area as well, very peaceful, as you're away from the playground area.”

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Plan your run at Leeds Memorial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteleedsalabama.gov
  • Phone+1 205-699-2585

Where to find Leeds Memorial Park

1159 Montevallo Rd SW, Leeds, AL 35094

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Running trails near Leeds

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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.