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Pelican Park/Recreation District #1
4.7 ★★★★★ 566 Google reviews · Running trail in Mandeville, Louisiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pelican Park/Recreation District #1'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.
Park with recreational facilities including batting cages, a skateboarding area & Frisbee golf.
What runners say about Pelican Park/Recreation District #1
“Large well maintained area with a small section for small dogs.”
“Our dogs love the opportunity to run and play with other dogs and make friends.”
“Our dogs love the opportunity to run and play with other dogs and make friends.”
Our dogs love the opportunity to run and play with other dogs and make friends. Out of all of the parks in the area its hands down the best.
My dogs love this park. There is plenty of room for the dogs to run and play. There are two sides, one for small dogs and one for large , which I like. Each side has a plastic swimming pool for the mutts to cool off, benches for the humans to sit on , some shaded, it is nice!
My 2 chihuahuas had a great experience for their first dog park! The little one had A-blast in the little dog pool, and the bigger 1 enjoyed just being able to run around everywhere . As the human I so appreciate having a place to sit and watch them!
Beautiful park! Very clean and well kept. Great place to walk, run or take your pets. Play baseball, football,soccer,tennis, pickleball, fly a kite, or drones! Oh and nice disc golf course as well.
Trail conditions & character
“Our dogs love the opportunity to run and play with other dogs and make friends.”
“restrooms, water fountains and picnic tables are available throughout.”
Plan your run at Pelican Park/Recreation District #1
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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitepelicanpark.com
- Phone(985) 626-7997
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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