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Norman Swanner Dog Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Running trail in Thibodaux, Louisiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Norman Swanner Dog 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.

Dog-friendlyWater

Large and small dog park featuring separate areas for big and small pups.

What runners say about Norman Swanner Dog Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (80 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 11 mentions

“Park is clean and well kept with ample parking, covered seating, obstacle course, doggie fountain and separate areas for big and small pups.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“My dog absolutely loves running around playing with other dogs.”

Big enough for small dog and my dog had amazing experience since he was so tired of riding in my car all day every day while working. Very quiet and not much of visitors with dogs. So he got to run around and chilly lol.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Oct 2021

Love the park. Great atmosphere. Parking can be enforced. To many park that don't have pets. They park to walk or for business across the street

★★★★☆ — Orbie , Apr 2018

Very nice park located next to the warren harang municipal auditorium. Huge pond loaded with turtles,fish,ducks pigeons and walking track

★★★★★ — Brian , Feb 2023

My dog absolutely loves running around playing with other dogs. And it's gated so well I don't have to worry about her running off.

★★★★★ — Jessica , Jan 2024

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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 31 mentions

“Big enough for small dog and my dog had amazing experience since he was so tired of riding in my car all day every day while working.”

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🚰 Water fountains 3 mentions

“Other than that, has benches, dog water fountains and disposal areas with bags to use.”

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Plan your run at Norman Swanner Dog 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteci.thibodaux.la.us
  • Phone(985) 493-8757
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–6 PM
Thursday 7 AM–6 PM
Friday 7 AM–6 PM
Saturday 7 AM–6 PM
Sunday 7 AM–6 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 Norman Swanner Dog Park

Rue Loudun, Thibodaux, LA 70301

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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.