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Old Hammond Highway Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 259 Google reviews · Running trail in Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Old Hammond Highway 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 playground area with swings and slides, plus tennis courts and skate parks.
What runners say about Old Hammond Highway Park
“There are lots of interesting hills, clean play equipment that is in good shape and a small skate park.”
“Quiet and shady urban park adjacent to the north branch of Ward Creek, where one can see many birds, butterflies, fish, and turtles.”
“Quiet and shady urban park adjacent to the north branch of Ward Creek, where one can see many birds, butterflies, fish, and turtles.”
“There are some lovely walking paths (paved) good for dog walking.”
Quiet and shady urban park adjacent to the north branch of Ward Creek, where one can see many birds, butterflies, fish, and turtles. Main features include a small but fun playground, several picnic benches, accessible walking trail, tennis court, small skate park, many trees, and some natural areas. No restroom.
We love coming here. The playground is nice and kept, and there is big grassy area to run and play. Quiet and friendly ppl. And there's a clover field!
A good amount of shade and a decent play ground. There are some lovely walking paths (paved) good for dog walking. Lovely shade trees keep this park mostly shaded all day. Small skate park, skate area. I give the skate area 3 stars. Good for beginners and working on certain tricks.
Old Hammond Park is a nice place for a peaceful walk any time of day all year round! A great place to be one with nature! It has a play ground for the little ones, a skate park and tennis court for the athlete that dwells in you!
Trail conditions & character
“Quiet and shady urban park adjacent to the north branch of Ward Creek, where one can see many birds, butterflies, fish, and turtles.”
“Four stars only because the grass needs to be better maintained and no bathrooms.”
“Quiet and shady urban park adjacent to the north branch of Ward Creek, where one can see many birds, butterflies, fish, and turtles.”
“Awesome Park an skate park just wish there was lights out there, they definitely need to add street lights because once it's dark, it's dark, you'll definitely need a flashlight”
“There are some lovely walking paths (paved) good for dog walking.”
“Only gripe is the one water fountain is far from the skate area and usually warm.”
“Main features include a small but fun playground, several picnic benches, accessible walking trail, tennis court, small skate park, many trees, and some natural areas.”
Plan your run at Old Hammond Highway Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebrec.org
- Phone+1 225-272-9200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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