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Martin Luther King Jr. Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 394 Google reviews · Running trail in Springfield, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Martin Luther King Jr. 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.

Stroller / ADAHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Public park with a splash pad and playground, plus a restroom and walking track.

What runners say about Martin Luther King Jr. Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (394 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“clean, clean restrooms very close to the water pad and playground.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Setting up around the track was a great was to run, walk and participate in alk the activities.”

Very beautiful park. Relay for life was wonderful. Setting up around the track was a great was to run, walk and participate in alk the activities. The band was fantastic. Wonderful group of people doing wonderful things !!!! The people responsible for preparing the field did a marvelous job as well.

★★★★☆ — Susan , Jul 2018

Track opens at 7am. Has some stairs, not that steep. Has clean bathrooms. A great place to get your run on! Has a very nice kids play ground that opens I think at 10am. A splash pad, I have not had the pleasure of using it yet but looks nice.

★★★★★ — Danielle , May 2022

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“Track, splash pad, playground public restrooms and shaded seating area.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Has some stairs, not that steep.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Down side is that there isn't any parking near the Pavillion so bring a wagon if you've got a lot of stuff to take to it.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“Great accessible playground and splash pad.”

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Plan your run at Martin Luther King Jr. 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitespringfieldtn.gov
  • Phone(615) 382-1655
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 10 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–7 PM
Thursday 10 AM–7 PM
Friday 10 AM–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–7 PM
Sunday 10 AM–7 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Park

2623 S Main St, Springfield, TN 37172

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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.