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Madisonville City Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 132 Google reviews · Running trail in Madisonville, Kentucky · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Madisonville City 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 lake for fishing, mini-golf, disc golf, swimming, and a playground, plus picnic tables.
What runners say about Madisonville City Park
“Very well maintained city park with tons of activities.”
“Omgosh this park is serene and beautiful 🤩”
The Park's is a way to stay cool. $4 for kids, $5 for adults to get in. The water wasn't as clean as it has been before. Lifeguards do keep the kids safe and from running around.
"Community Stage" area (AudioGuy's eye): In an open field, here's this venue - an unexpected & wonderful surprise! Stage is 65'W × 45' D, with no cover. Edison looks like plenty, but no one around to ask, so...
Very well maintained city park with tons of activities. The workers here do a excellent job keeping the park clean and functional. I come here 2 or 3 times a week just for a walk around the trail system but end up spending half the day just hanging around the lake.
18 hole disc golf course and shop. Fun little mini golf course. Walking trail is in the process of getting paved. Pool (because no swimming in the lake. Recently added a kayak launch and new basketball court across the street from the pool.
Trail conditions & character
“Golfing & carts, swimming pool, tennis, mini golf, entertainment stage, restrooms, lake, fishing, dock, picnic tables, sheltered picnic tables, walking trails, dam.”
“Love the 4th of July concerts, Christmas lights, and the carnival rides!”
Plan your run at Madisonville City Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Phone+1 270-824-2157
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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