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Nickajack Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 406 Google reviews · Running trail in Mableton, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Nickajack 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.

HillyRestroomsQuiet

Riverfront community area features sports fields & courts, a playground, batting cage & concessions.

What runners say about Nickajack Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (406 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Great place to: play bball, baseball (2 diamonds), tennis (not as well kept), walk your dog in the woods, kids playground, and picnic (one area to picnic).”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“( I didn't go into restroom so I'm not sure if they are open during the week or if they are clean) Overall the park was clean and quiet.”

Great place to: play bball, baseball (2 diamonds), tennis (not as well kept), walk your dog in the woods, kids playground, and picnic (one area to picnic).

★★★★★ — Ruth , Jun 2021

This is a great park for celebrating a birthday and having fun. There is a gazebo, basketball courts, tennis and pickleball courts, and soft ball fields. We took it old school and played kickball. The bathrooms are clean and heated! I'm hoping in the summer, the bathrooms have air conditioning.

★★★★★ — Johnnetta , Dec 2024

This is a softball complex with basketball, pickleball and tennis courts as well. I like to go walking here for the hills. There is no walking trail, you must walk the street inside the park.

★★★★★ — Kimberly , Apr 2026

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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 6 mentions

“The playground is in good condition the only issue we have is with the restrooms.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“There are mountain bike trails, we saw some brave riders going down the steep hills.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“( I didn't go into restroom so I'm not sure if they are open during the week or if they are clean) Overall the park was clean and quiet.”

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Plan your run at Nickajack Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitecobbcounty.org
  • Phone(770) 528-8839

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11 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 Nickajack Park

5500 Nickajack Park Rd, Mableton, GA 30126

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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.