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Panhandle Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 339 Google reviews · Running trail in Jonesboro, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Panhandle 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.
Relaxed, clean spot featuring baseball and football fields in addition to a playground, swings and a slide.
What runners say about Panhandle Park
“My dog NEVER did number 2 but if he ever did I and a few others clean up after our dogs, however some of you give us a bad name so let's get this out the way .”
This isn't a dog park first of all let's get this clear I go walking and take my dog there every morning, I don't drive so it easy for Marvel and I. My dog NEVER did number 2 but if he ever did I and a few others clean up after our dogs, however some of you give us a bad name so let's get this out the way ...
Great walking space while the players practice. Plenty of parking. Park is close to Tara Blvd, CVS, and Kroger....and convenient to "oops I forgot something!" stores.
Trail conditions & character
“This isn't a dog park first of all let's get this clear I go walking and take my dog there every morning, I don't drive so it easy for Marvel and I.”
Plan your run at Panhandle 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 trailheadparking — 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.
- Websiteclaytonparks.com
- Phone(770) 473-5730
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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