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Malesus Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Running trail in Jackson, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Malesus 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.

ShadedTrailhead parking

Playground, tennis courts and sand volleyball area featuring picnic tables and a ball field.

What runners say about Malesus Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (96 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Wonderful place to spend an afternoon playing with the children , all play area in shade.”

Nice park with an abundance of play equipment for kids 12 and under. Has a volleyball net and sand, small walking path and a Pavillion to do a picnic out of the sun. There is another side of the park that I didn't get to explore, I was on the South West side of the park off of Hwy 18.

★★★★☆ — David , Jun 2025

Great for walking, jogging, running. Has one spot to do some exercising. Also has 2 playgrounds for different "age group" children. It also has ball fields and tennis courts.

★★★★★ — Carolyn , Dec 2020

Nice play area for kids, a walking trail, tennis courts, batting cages, concession stands during games and multiple ball fields. Nice little park.

★★★★★ — Crystal , Aug 2021

Great walking track. Lots of variety and sunshine! The other facilities look great as well.

★★★★★ — Bret , Sep 2019

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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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Wonderful place to spend an afternoon playing with the children , all play area in shade.”

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Plan your run at Malesus 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitejacksontn.gov
  • Phone(731) 425-8399
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–11 PM
Thursday 8 AM–11 PM
Friday 8 AM–11 PM
Saturday 8 AM–11 PM
Sunday 8 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 Malesus Park

412 Bolivar Hwy, Jackson, TN 38301

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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.