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Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Alexandria, Louisiana · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Memorial Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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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Scenic

What runners say about Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (43 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Nice grounds and beautiful displays of the planes around .”

Nice grounds and beautiful displays of the planes around . But it was HOTT! I recommend they put some sort of shade around that place. Maybe with vending also. Just a thought

★★★★☆ — Samantha , Jun 2018

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“This was a nice place to visit and view military aircraft that ushered the arrival of American airpower.”

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Plan your run at Memorial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Memorial Park

7000 England Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303

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Running trails near Alexandria

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Bringhurst City Park

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Fort Buhlow Recreation Area

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Clean parkland featuring disc golf courses and walking paths, plus trails for hiking and picnicking.

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Kincaid Lakeshore Trailhead

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LoopScenic

Clean, easy trails meandering around a lake for hiking, fishing and boating.

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Kees Park

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Clean park offering a splash pad for kids of all ages along with swings and slides.

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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.