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Mayfield Park; Elmore D. Mayfield Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 71 Google reviews · Running trail in Ruston, Louisiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Mayfield Park; Elmore D. Mayfield 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.

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Water

Relaxed park with a pond stocked with catfish for fishing, plus play areas for kids.

What runners say about Mayfield Park; Elmore D. Mayfield Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (71 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The best view of the lake is from Jonesboro street. One of the best places to visit if you're looking for a quiet area. This park offers a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy. From walking and biking trails to playgrounds and picnic areas. A good amount of shade is available if you want to fish too.

★★★★☆ — Cr , May 2024

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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.

🚰 Water fountains

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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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • Websiteruston.org
  • Phone+1 318-255-5800

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 7 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 7 am–8:30 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 Mayfield Park; Elmore D. Mayfield Park

1701 Martin L King Dr, Ruston, LA 71270

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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.