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Olive Branch City Parks & Rec

4.7 ★★★★★ 173 Google reviews · Running trail in Olive Branch, Mississippi · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Olive Branch City Parks & Rec'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.

PavedLit at nightDog-friendlyRestroomsWater

Popular park with baseball and soccer fields known for a lighted Christmas display.

What runners say about Olive Branch City Parks & Rec

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (173 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“Baseball and soccer fields a paved place to run, 4 tennis courts several restrooms (always a plus and clean).”

This park has come a long way since I remember it as a child. Very nice place to take the family for an outing with many excellent trails. It has a track and several pavilions with picnic tables for eating. Tennis courts and football fields are also available.

★★★★★ — David , Sep 2018

Nice park, other than 4th of July lots of places to park. Nice place to take you dog but they have to be on a leash & you must pick up after they do their business! Wish there was more shade on the East side of the park up on the higher ground & several water fountains for both people & pets too!

★★★★☆ — Bridget , Jul 2018

The OB City Park has always been really awesome and everything from the playground to the trails and the many sports fields as well all many events and activities that are held there and especially the sports leagues for children.

★★★★★ — Heather , Jun 2019

Beautiful Park settings and lakes that you're free to fish. The kids areas are always nice, they actually look brand new. Tennis courts and more than one baseball field. There is always someone walking in the morning or family having a cookout..

★★★★☆ — Leonardo , Nov 2021

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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 11 mentions

“Great all around park, fishing, multiple ball fields, walking trails, dog park, tennis courts, and kids playground.”

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💡 Lit for night running 4 mentions

“The Christmas Light Garden display was fabulous!”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“A big, fenced in playground located immediately next to some shady walking trails, public restrooms, a pier for fishing, and tennis courts.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Baseball and soccer fields a paved place to run, 4 tennis courts several restrooms (always a plus and clean).”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Wish there was more shade on the East side of the park up on the higher ground & several water fountains for both people & pets too!”

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Plan your run at Olive Branch City Parks & Rec

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.
  • 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.
  • Websiteobms.us
  • Phone+1 662-893-5219

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 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 Olive Branch City Parks & Rec

8877 College St, Olive Branch, MS 38654

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Running trails near Olive Branch

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Olive Branch City Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,100 reviews

Olive Branch, MS

Natural surfaceShadedLitScenic

135-acre community park offers tennis courts & ball fields, a playground, 3 lakes & an amphitheater.

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Magnolia Community Park

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Mixed

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SouthRidge Community Park

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Loop

Small neighborhood park featuring a playground covered by trees, a lake and a baseball diamond.

1.2 miles away

Snowden Grove Park

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LoopLit

This baseball-only facility boasts over 15 fields, plus a concession area & gift shop.

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Hinton Park

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Bobby Lanier Farm Park

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Dog-friendly

Working farm providing trails and picnic areas, plus chickens and goats for kids to visit.

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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.