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Meadowlake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 296 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbia, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Meadowlake 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.
Neighborhood park featuring basketball courts, a playground and walking paths.
What runners say about Meadowlake Park
“Super clean facility and really nice folks running it.”
Great outside track for walking, area is well lit, area police presences throughout the day park officials caring and helpful.. They have a variety of park sports for children of all ages check Meadow Lake park out you will always be back.
Super clean facility and really nice folks running it. We actually were only stopping through on vacation to let the kids run and play while I took a conference call. We were made to feel right at home!
Great place to go for a walk. Area is very well lit. Excellent walking track. On a nice morning you even have the pleasure of seeing some wildlife out walking around.
Has a great walking/running track. 4x around =1 mile. Open 5a to 8pm daily.
Trail conditions & character
“Great outside track for walking, area is well lit, area police presences throughout the day park officials caring and helpful.”
Plan your run at Meadowlake 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- Websiterichlandcountyrecreation.com
- Phone+1 803-754-4463
Hours
| Monday | 2–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–10 pm |
| Thursday | 2–10 pm |
| Friday | 2–10 pm |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | 1–9 pm |
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