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Legends Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 326 Google reviews · Running trail in Petersburg, Virginia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Legends 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.

ScenicHillyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Expansive park featuring woods and a lake, plus a playground and tennis courts.

What runners say about Legends Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (326 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions
🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

We had a great time exploring all of the trails and seeing the trees and the lake. We also had a great discussion about what we can do with the park in terms of tourism, natural preservation and educational opportunities. We need to make sure that all the trails are open, accessible and safe.

★★★★☆ — Kenneth , Sep 2020

Very large and expansive park. It's actually 3 different parts. The very front part, closest to walnut hill, has playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, and picnic tables.

★★★★☆ — Matthew , Jan 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 326 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 11 mentions

“I have never seen anything suspicious besides people staying in their cars in the parking lot.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“The only negative thing is that the bathrooms are never open.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“The very front part, closest to walnut hill, has playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, and picnic tables.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

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Plan your run at Legends 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitepetersburgva.gov
  • Phone(804) 733-2394

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 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 Legends Park

1614 Defense Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805

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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.