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Paul Johns Neighborhood Park aka: Rock Springs Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 153 Google reviews · Running trail in Smyrna, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Paul Johns Neighborhood Park aka: Rock Springs 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.
Local community facility with a playground, basketball court & BBQ grills for public use.
What runners say about Paul Johns Neighborhood Park aka: Rock Springs Park
“Beautiful lobby, clean and has an eloquent feel to it.”
“Very small park, but has a half mile paved path that is mostly shaded by trees.”
It has several great things for a neighborhood park - a nice playground, a great shaded path with creek access (our dog loves this), a spray station (we love this on a hot day), and a bathroom building. The only downside is a natural gas compressor station which is adjacent to the park.
The play ground and nature trail are a big hit with the younger children. A very well maintained park.
Great park for kids and adults. Its the perfect community park for walking and exploring withs kids. Only one basketball court. Very nice shaded walking trail with creek access. The playground has two tire swings and two infant swings. Bathrooms are in decent condition but functioning.
Nice park for the kids. Thought there would be trails to walk though so I was disappointed in that. Read reviews referencing a trail but their website says all they have is a half mile trail.
Trail conditions & character
“Very small park, but has a half mile paved path that is mostly shaded by trees.”
“Cute little neighborhood park, it's great for kids to play at or to walk your dogs!”
Plan your run at Paul Johns Neighborhood Park aka: Rock Springs 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetownofsmyrna.org
- Phone+1 615-459-9773
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
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