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Murray Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Running trail in Bedford, Indiana · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Murray 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.

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Open 24hDog-friendly

Park featuring 3 to 4 baseball fields and a concession stand, along with trails.

What runners say about Murray Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (68 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful place,nice ravines, and quiet.”

Very nice walking trail here Fred Tarr trail I think takes about an hour to walk the whole thing. Is in need of repair in the bridge section 😫 so be careful. I would like to see it cleared of dead fall, several places have been blocked by fallen trees.

★★★★☆ — Cody , Apr 2026

Beautiful park.The trails are nice with areas of nice scenery. Only issue was the highway noise, otherwise a nice place to bring family and friends.

★★★★☆ — Song , Mar 2022

Three softball fields, concession stand, walking trails, playground, basketball goal, shelter house, picnic tables, good times. Never crowded except during bigger ballgames. The site houses the NLCS Administration Building, the FOP, and a firefighter training center.

★★★★★ — Jon , Apr 2022

If you like a good hearty walk and no people this place is it. Beautiful place,nice ravines, and quiet.

★★★★★ — Mike , Aug 2023

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“I really enjoyed my experience at Murray there very pet friendly even towards my pit bull.”

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Plan your run at Murray 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

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

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 Murray Park

410 W St, Bedford, IN 47421

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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.