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Palatine Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 888 Google reviews · Running trail in Fairmont, West Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Palatine 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.
Scenic riverside park with walking paths, a boat launch & water activities, plus a splash pad.
What runners say about Palatine Park
“The director of this park is very passionate about making something beautiful for the communityl and it shows.”
Been for a few free shows and always a great time. Although the new seating doesn't fit the park there are seats with shade and cover if it rains.
Went for concert. Some fun lighting, very loud, busy ladies bathroom but it is right there, food trucks for event, nice open place between stands and stage for lawn chairs. Parking lot behind it down the hill at light though that intersection is really weird.
Grab your kids,head out the door cause nobody needs to sit at home especially on kids summer break.free it is yes free .I can not get covid vaccine but had no prob staying away fr ppl..I took my spray and had fun watching grandson run around in the water..great place
Beautiful park. Come take a walk along the river. I've visited the park 3 times this past week, and it's peaceful and clean. There is a playground for the kids. There are many places to picnic.
Trail conditions & character
“The director of this park is very passionate about making something beautiful for the communityl and it shows.”
“Some fun lighting, very loud, busy ladies bathroom but it is right there, food trucks for event, nice open place between stands and stage for lawn chairs.”
“Amenities: Barbecue grill Picnic tables Public restroom Slides Swings *wheelchair accessible entrance and parking”
Plan your run at Palatine 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
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