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Petal Relay Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 307 Google reviews · Running trail in Petal, Mississippi · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Petal Relay 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.

RestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Petal Relay Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (307 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I would like to Send a warm And grateful thank you To the city of petal for keeping a very safe playground For the children Of this surrounding areas. Also it is a wonderful walking park that all can enjoy.

★★★★★ — Kenya , Feb 2024

This is a great park with a really big playground especially good for kids 4 and up and they have plenty of stuff for three and under. Whenever there is a event at this park we try to make it because it's always a good time, cannot get in a safer neighborhood as it's next to the police station and the fire station not…

★★★★★ — Nathan , Jun 2025

Great little park in town nestled around a library, a fire department, and police department. The walking track theres is well lit, they have a water fountain and 2 vending machines located by the restrooms. They also have a decent size gazebo.

★★★★☆ — Witpro , Jul 2018

Really nice. Love the fact that it is close to the city police department, fire department, and city hall. Has a great walking path. Local kids come to ride their bikes. There is a great playground area and an open field for all types of outdoor activities.

★★★★★ — Sformby , Jan 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.

🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“The walking track theres is well lit, they have a water fountain and 2 vending machines located by the restrooms.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Only problem was parking.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“The walking track theres is well lit, they have a water fountain and 2 vending machines located by the restrooms.”

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Plan your run at Petal Relay 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Phone+1 601-545-1776

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–8:30 pm
Friday 6:30 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 6:30 am–9 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 Petal Relay Park

Willie Hinton Park, 718 S Main St, Petal, MS 39465

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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.