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Liberty Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 147 Google reviews · Running trail in Macon, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Liberty 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.
Park with a playground and swings, plus picnic facilities and a walking trail.
What runners say about Liberty Park
“The park offers a serene and well-maintained environment, featuring several playgrounds designed to cater to various age groups.”
“The park offers a serene and well-maintained environment, featuring several playgrounds designed to cater to various age groups.”
“Landscaping is always kept in good conditions, so it's safe and fun for all ages.”
Small park with just the right amount of space. It's never really overcrowded which is what I love about it. Cute playground for the kids. Always clean and landscape kept up. I go out here to walk/run and practice yoga.
I've traveled here on many occasions. Each time you come, you can find yourself getting into something different. If you like to walk and run, the paved trail is for you. If you'd like to rest and recharge, the wooden swings may be for you. Maybe you want to BBQ with friends and family, you can do that too.
The park offers a serene and well-maintained environment, featuring several playgrounds designed to cater to various age groups. Additionally, the facility includes a beautifully paved walking trail, ideal for leisurely strolls and exercise.
This is a great hidden gem of a park and playground. It has a large picnic pavilion and grill with a clean restroom. It also has an entertaining and slightly unusual playground with an old fashioned merry-go-round and a mushroom crawl through for the toddlers. And a newer climbing jungle gym.
Trail conditions & character
“Very peaceful and quiet able to walk in peace and restroom was so clean and neat 😊 will return”
“The park offers a serene and well-maintained environment, featuring several playgrounds designed to cater to various age groups.”
“Smaller parking area not really handicap accessible but my 75 year old mother in law made it over the chain at the entrance.”
“Additionally, the facility includes a beautifully paved walking trail, ideal for leisurely strolls and exercise.”
Plan your run at Liberty Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitejonescountyga.org
- Phone+1 478-986-6075
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6 pm |
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