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Martin Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 181 Google reviews · Running trail in Florence, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Martin 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 offering an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts & a playground, along with pavilions.
What runners say about Martin Park
There's hardly ever anyone there (which I view as a plus). The women's bathroom is okay considering it's a public bathroom at a park. There are two different playground areas, picnic tables, swing set, and a trail to walk, jog, or run. My main issue is there used to be 4 swings and now there's only 2.
Here you can find tennis and pickleball courts, a public swimming pool, a nice paved walking trail, and it has a fitness playground. The landscaping could be updated, and I wish the tunnel was open to the public. It's a great neighborhood park otherwise.
Love this place to exercise, take my dogs for a walk and let the kids play at park 😃
I believe that it's the oldest park in Florence or so I've been told. Definitely a good place to come walk. A great place to bring your dog for a walk. In the summer, the pool is open to cool people down. Nice, small facility with nice workers.
Trail conditions & character
“Has a 3/4 mile track overlooking Olympic size pool and tennis courts.”
“The women's bathroom is okay considering it's a public bathroom at a park.”
“Love this place to exercise, take my dogs for a walk and let the kids play at park 😃”
Plan your run at Martin 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefpard.com
- Phone(256) 760-6416
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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