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Morsches Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 644 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbia City, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Morsches 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.
Shady park featuring a splash pad (seasonal) and tree-lined trails ideal for walking and biking, plus a pond for fishing.
What runners say about Morsches Park
“The park was clean, peaceful, and nice to enjoy for my lunchtime.”
“At the very end of the main road is a little pond with a bunch of beautiful flowers and mushrooms that anyone can go and appreciate.”
“Bring an umbrella if you want shade and a chair if you want to have a place to sit.”
It's a very well maintained City Park. There are several different activities areas, A couple playgrounds, a splash kids area and soccer fields. There are several acres of grass fields A nicely landscaped and paved walking path goes around the park and a pond. Also several little trails that ratch off into the woods.
It is a very fun and active place to talk a walk by yourself or bring your family. There are trails leading into the surrounding forrest, and across the Blue River. You can also rent the pavilions for family functions, parties, reunions, etc, and the near by skate park is a lot of fun in the summer time.
I've been enjoying the pond at the end of the park in spring/summer 2024. The landscaping is a work in progress but I'm looking forward to seeing the transformation of the Butterfly Garden managed by Purdue Master Gardeners of Whitley County. There is a path around the pond that's shaded in the afternoon.
Clean, well- kept park. Beautiful, paved, tree-lined walkways throughout the park. The playground was enjoyed by the many children as parents sat visiting while watching the kids play. The trees were in fill bloom as people fished in the small pond. The event room was spacious allowing for a mid-size gathering as well.
Trail conditions & character
“Bring an umbrella if you want shade and a chair if you want to have a place to sit.”
“At the very end of the main road is a little pond with a bunch of beautiful flowers and mushrooms that anyone can go and appreciate.”
“Concession trailer and the park bathrooms are always spotless clean!”
“Also they seem to have a nice little skate park, pond with a fountain, paved walkway/ bike trails, baseball fields, etc… a good community park in general.”
Plan your run at Morsches Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- Websitecolumbiacity.net
- Phone+1 260-248-5180
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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