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Munger Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 505 Google reviews · Running trail in Lafayette, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Munger 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.
City park with a fishing pond, playground, grill & large picnic shelter, plus a paved walking trail.
What runners say about Munger Park
“Restrooms adjacent were clean and enough to get the job done.”
“This park is very beautiful ,offset and very private where you can admire the beauty of Nature.”
This park is very beautiful ,offset and very private where you can admire the beauty of Nature. Definitely a great place to go when you need a little peace and break away from the chaos of life and the day, all the people that I came across at the park were very pleasant and it was just nice to see kids playing and…
A very pleasant spot in Lafayette. The park makes lemonade out of lemons, as it occupies space underneath huge power lines, space which would be hard to use otherwise. The pond is stocked and often fished. The walking paths are fine, offering some ups and downs in the midst of our flatlands.
Great place for walking, jogging, strolling, fishing, picnics, or parties. Has a playground for kids.
Cute little playground , great place to walk and enjoy the nature at the pond .
Trail conditions & character
“This park is very beautiful ,offset and very private where you can admire the beauty of Nature.”
“There were lots of friendly people there walking the paved trails and several families with children enjoying the picnic area.”
“The side off Greenbush by the pond has picnic shelters with one grill and bathrooms”
“Me and my dog Yulia really enjoyed the walk along the trails .”
“Pond is at the Greenbush Dr entrance and playground is off Union St, both ends have parking lots.”
Plan your run at Munger 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelafayette.in.gov
- Phone(765) 807-1500
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–6:30 PM |
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