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Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 193 Google reviews · Running trail in Atlanta, Georgia · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills 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.
What runners say about Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park
“The park is well-maintained and offers a variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy.”
“The park is situated in a beautiful location, with plenty of trees and greenery, which adds to the overall ambiance.”
“This is connected to the belt line and it's perfect for hiking, biking, jogging etc.”
“Overall, I highly recommend a visit to Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park for anyone looking for a peaceful and enjoyable outdoor experience in the Atlanta area.”
Lionel Hampton Park is a nice patch of “wild space” sandwiched between developed residential areas. The park is defined by two paved paths that run north-south and east-west for just under a mile each way and intersect in the middle of the park.
Beautiful nature preserve. Enjoyed a great hike through unspoiled forests. I felt like I was in the north georgia mountains, but only minutes from home. I saw deer and hawks and hiked to a beautiful pond with ducks, geese and heron. Great getaway to enjoy nature.
The location google maps tells you to go is confusing. I think there are various entry points. Once you get on the paved Path trail there's nature trails zig zagging through that are beautiful!! Lots to explore. Not sure where one path, park, or trail ends and begins. Just go and explore. It's fun and not crowded.
I'm in love with these trails! Mostly paved for pedestrians and cyclists. One wooded unpaved trail. Lovely forest. Peaceful. Went to get some exercise the past several rainy mornings.
Trail conditions & character
“Overall, I highly recommend a visit to Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park for anyone looking for a peaceful and enjoyable outdoor experience in the Atlanta area.”
“The park is situated in a beautiful location, with plenty of trees and greenery, which adds to the overall ambiance.”
“The park is defined by two paved paths that run north-south and east-west for just under a mile each way and intersect in the middle of the park.”
“Note: - There doesn’t seem to be an specific parking area, but on street parking in the neighborhoods abutting the trailheads.”
“There's more concrete path that I haven't traversed yet, but I bet there are great some mileage and hills here for runners.”
“We like to walk with a stick or pepper spray because once saw stray dogs and owners sometimes let their dogs off their leashe.”
“I like that there is paved path, also gravel and terrain trails as well.”
“Took an offshoot gravel trail that transitioned into a dirt trail.”
Plan your run at Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewawa-online.org
- Phone(404) 752-5385
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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