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Mark S. Brown Municipal Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 481 Google reviews · Running trail in Bartlett, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
10 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Mark S. Brown Municipal 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.

Natural surface10 miLit at nightScenicRestroomsQuiet

Picturesque park featuring a duck pond, a creek and a fountain, as well as tennis courts and a playground.

What runners say about Mark S. Brown Municipal Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (481 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“The walking path goes around the entire park, and is very well-maintained - my family often brings bikes or scooters.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 15 mentions

“It's gorgeous, has a great playground and my kids even love the walking trail with the beautiful trees.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It’s a quaint very quiet park during the weekdays .”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“The playground has an older and younger kid feature, so all ages can enjoy the structures.”

Got married here this past Oct. Beautiful natural backdrop for photos. Visited it today for a picnic. Garden is beautiful regardless of the time of year you visit. Perfect for romantic time together, families, or even to walk your dog. Great photo opps for fun and of nature too. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Larissa , Mar 2022

An awesome park for walking & taking the kids to play in the playground. It is clean the park maintenance people are usually cleaning there in the morning. The sign states the path is 1/2 a mile long. My watch recorded it as 0.40 miles for once around the largest walk around of the main park.

★★★★★ — Eating , Aug 2022

It’s a cute park with Japanese garden design and a fountain which is quite relaxing. Also, perfect for everyday walking .

★★★★☆ — Sherryberryhappy , Oct 2024

I do love this park. Always nice people just doing the family thing. People walking their dogs, throwing Frisbee or just chilling out. It's always well kept and clean bathrooms! The bathrooms are worth 5 stars alone. 🥰

★★★★★ — Cherie , Jun 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 481 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 15 mentions

“It's gorgeous, has a great playground and my kids even love the walking trail with the beautiful trees.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“It's always well kept and clean bathrooms!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It’s a quaint very quiet park during the weekdays .”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+) 2 mentions

“40 miles for once around the largest walk around of the main park.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Mark S. Brown Municipal Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • Distance10 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • 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
  • Websitecityofbartlett.org
  • Phone(901) 385-6400
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 4 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 4 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 4 AM–11 PM
Thursday 4 AM–11 PM
Friday 4 AM–11 PM
Saturday 4 AM–11 PM
Sunday 4 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 Mark S. Brown Municipal Park

2975 Altruria Rd, Bartlett, TN 38134

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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.