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Moody City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 307 Google reviews · Running trail in Moody, Alabama · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Moody City 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.

Crushed gravelLit at nightDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Local destination for picnics, playground visits, basketball and more.

What runners say about Moody City Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (307 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“The grounds are always super clean, the playground is A+, they take cash AND CARD!”

Since moving to Moody, almost two years ago, we practically live at the park. Football. Flag football. Baseball. Soccer. All in one spot! Not to mention the trail when we’re feeling like a walk or bike ride, the playground for fun with friends, the pavilion for birthday parties and social gatherings, and basketball…

★★★★★ — Darby , Nov 2023

I love the walking track, if you go after dark take a friend, and a flashlight. Lights can go off at any time . If you go during baseball or soccer season it is very crowded. Most parking areas are gravel and uneven. Good play area for young kids, but need supervision.

★★★★☆ — English , Feb 2019

Moody's Park has it all. Baseball and softball including the nation's first Miracle League Ballpark. Soccer pitches and football fields. Multiple playground equipment and tennis courts. Basketball courts and beach volleyball. Don't forget the new ballpark and the lighted walking track is fun for all.

★★★★★ — The , Mar 2018

They have the Miracle League ball field, baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, a big gated playground, a smaller playground for the younger kids in between a couple of the baseball fields, batting cages, soccer/football fields, a small dog park, concession stands, public restrooms and a…

★★★★★ — Megan , Oct 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.

🚻 Restrooms 8 mentions

“The only reason I wouldn’t give it 5 stars is the bathrooms.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Great park, lots of ball fields, and dog park.”

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💡 Lit for night running 3 mentions

“Don't forget the new ballpark and the lighted walking track is fun for all.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Most parking areas are gravel and uneven.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“Most parking areas are gravel and uneven.”

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Plan your run at Moody City Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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.
  • 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemoodyalabama.gov
  • Phone+1 205-640-0320
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 6 am–8 pm
Sunday 6 am–8 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 Moody City Park

201 Dave Hill Dr, Moody, AL 35004

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Running trails near Moody

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

Moody Municipal Park

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Park featuring a baseball field, plus a public restroom.

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Leeds Memorial Park

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PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly recreational space featuring a memorial, a creek and ball fields.

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Slagheap Village

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PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with trails, picnic facilities, and a disc golf course, plus a farmers market.

6.5 miles away

Argo Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 49 reviews

Trussville, AL

Scenic

Park with a playground and picnic tables, plus a public restroom and a disc golf course.

7.0 miles away

Tom Bradford Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 211 reviews

Birmingham, AL

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Public park offering facilities for baseball, tennis, and soccer, as well as a playground.

9.2 miles away

Cosby Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 877 reviews

Pinson, AL

MixedShadedLitScenic

Lush park with walking paths, a lake and picnic tables, plus swings.

10.0 miles away

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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.