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Pernoshal Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 502 Google reviews · Running trail in Dunwoody, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Pernoshal 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.

PavedScenicRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Open-space park featuring basketball courts and a paved walkway.

What runners say about Pernoshal Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (502 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“Clean , basketball courts, walking trails, friendly people, picnic tables, shaded areas.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Mostly shaded and beautiful view.”

Great place for a walk, workout, picnic or playing. Paved walking trail and lovely scenery. Last week I saw 3 deer on the path - one was an adorable baby with spots still. 2 dog parks and new construction underway for more recreational facilities.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Sep 2019

Awesome park a great trail to walk, when you do don't be afraid to keep walking past the houses following the trail, that's still part of it and leads to a new adventure 😀, along the park there's neat little equipment to work out.

★★★★★ — Cindy , Sep 2022

Favorite park in Dunwoody. Walking paths, benches for parties, or to watch the basketball games. Good group of ppl who come there to hoop. Everyone’s friendly. During Sunset colors are amazing

★★★★★ — Victor , Aug 2022

Clean , basketball courts, walking trails, friendly people, picnic tables, shaded areas..

★★★★★ — Luke-David , Jul 2020

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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.

🛣️ Paved surface 6 mentions

“Basketball courts, rentable pavilion, and the paved trail through the woods are the highlights of this park.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Mostly shaded and beautiful view.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“And there is adequate parking in the asphalt paved lot.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Nice park with a gazebo, tables, grills, plenty of open green space, basketball courts, bathrooms”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Pernoshal Park

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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitedunwoodyga.gov
  • Phone(678) 382-6853

Hours

Monday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday 9 AM–8:30 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 Pernoshal Park

4575 N Shallowford Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338

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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.