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Pleasantdale Park

4 ★★★★☆ 162 Google reviews · Running trail in Atlanta, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Pleasantdale 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.

PavedLit at nightDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Soccer field featuring picnic tables and a playground.

What runners say about Pleasantdale Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (162 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

It's next to a school, no chairs to sit, but if you're in a car, you can just chill. Also, it's a great park for dog walking and training.

★★★★★ — Ray , Sep 2024

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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 7 mentions

“The park has an upper and lower set of natural grass fields, public restrooms, a small playground for toddlers and shares a parking lot with a school.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“The park has an upper and lower set of natural grass fields, public restrooms, a small playground for toddlers and shares a parking lot with a school.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Also, it's a great park for dog walking and training.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The lower field has concrete bleachers on one side for viewing.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Pleasantdale 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7 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 Pleasantdale Park

3686 Pleasantdale Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340

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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.