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Picnic Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 712 Google reviews · Running trail in Peachtree City, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Picnic 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.

ShadedScenicStroller / ADARestroomsQuiet

Kid-friendly play areas with artificial turf & fencing, plus tree-shaded lawns & views of the lake.

What runners say about Picnic Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (712 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 12 mentions

“Keeps it shaded so its not burning hot while keeping it clean and not covered in bird poop.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“My family and I were only there for the day with a group of other family members, after lunch we found this spot and it's absolutely beautiful.”

🌳 shaded & cool 5 mentions

“Keeps it shaded so its not burning hot while keeping it clean and not covered in bird poop.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“Nice, clean, quiet park on the banks of Lake Peachtree with some great views”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“The playground is fenced-in and is geared towards children of all abilities to play.”

Nice place to walk or bike ride. This place has nice lakes in the area and a clean restroom. The park has a playground area for kid's.

★★★★★ — Ronnie , Sep 2024

This is a nice size playground with things for a varying age of kids. It's well taken care of. It is close enough to the lake to get a great view and wander over if you want, but far enough away that you don't have to worry about your kids running over in the minute you look away.

★★★★★ — Kim , Jun 2025

This is a great park with plenty of space to run around. The lake is beautiful and the playground is fun for my five year old. We come here often. It’s convenient being right next to the library as well!

★★★★★ — Elizabeth , 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 13 mentions

“My family and I were only there for the day with a group of other family members, after lunch we found this spot and it's absolutely beautiful.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“Keeps it shaded so its not burning hot while keeping it clean and not covered in bird poop.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Nice, clean, quiet park on the banks of Lake Peachtree with some great views”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“This place has nice lakes in the area and a clean restroom.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“The surface is accessible for wheelchairs to roll on.”

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Plan your run at Picnic 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitepeachtree-city.org
  • Phone(770) 631-2525
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday 7:30 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 Picnic Park

157 Willowbend Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269

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MixedShadedLitScenic

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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.