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Monnish Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 317 Google reviews · Running trail in Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Monnish 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.
Family-friendly park with playground equipment, walking paths and picnic tables.
What runners say about Monnish Park
“Clean park with 2 playgrounds for kids and lots of exercise pieces.”
“It provided a much-needed break in a beautiful setting, perfect for both kids and families alike.”
“Really nice park, lots of shade and swings for small children and little bigger kids also”
We recently drove to Tuscaloosa, about an hour and a half from our home, for doctor’s appointments, bringing along our two-year-old grandson. Knowing that the appointments would be long for him, we made sure to stop at Monnish Park afterward, which we spotted from the road.
Beware of ants! My child accidentally walked into an ant hill near the playground/picnic shelter area and her feet were covered with ants. Other than that, nice park. Great smells coming from the bakery across the street.
Love to walk early in the morning sometime my knees hurt but it's never crowded so I go slow as I want,an even though I can't eat it the bread smells delicious coming from the bakery
Lots. Of. Fun. Swings. And. Slides. To. Play. On. And. A. Place. To. Gather. With. Family and. Friends. Even. A. Walking. Area
Trail conditions & character
“It provided a much-needed break in a beautiful setting, perfect for both kids and families alike.”
“Really nice park, lots of shade and swings for small children and little bigger kids also”
“The play equipment was in excellent condition, and the restrooms were not only clean but also smelled fresh.”
“Restaurants are close by an easy accessible to school and convince store for gas within blocks of the University of Alabama.”
Plan your run at Monnish Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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