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Prien Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,989 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Charles, Louisiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Prien Lake 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.
29-acre lakeside park offering a boat launch, picnic tables & a children's water park & play area.
What runners say about Prien Lake Park
“Prien Lake Park is a serene and well-maintained spot, perfect for family outings or a peaceful retreat.”
“The scenic views of the lake are stunning making it a great place for photography or just relaxing by the water.”
“Prien Lake Park is a serene and well-maintained spot, perfect for family outings or a peaceful retreat.”
This park is great for whatever you decide you want to do . if you got a boat or a kayak and you want to do that no problem they have a launch. If you want to take your kids to a splash pad or the playground, no problem. If you are looking to either get a walk or run completed , the surrounding area is .
It's a very beautiful place with lots of paths to walk or jog. I went there to fish and found a nice area and caught a speckled trout from the shore using a large soft jig. Later I caught a croaker and then a flounder. I did this on 10/16/2025. My first time fishing out here.
Nice place to go jogging. Take the family and or kids. And a nice place to go walking or jogging with dogs. I have a nice little fenced-in park for the kids to play at. A little like Pavilion dock thing. And plenty of concrete trails to go jogging. Two fountains. And a water splash area.
Great place for a walk, to take your dogs, hang out with friends, or just sit and watch the sunset! INCREDIBLE sunsets over the water here.
Trail conditions & character
“The scenic views of the lake are stunning making it a great place for photography or just relaxing by the water.”
“They have poop bags for dogs, drinking water fountains, and an exercise area, bbq pits, and walking tracks.”
“Prien Lake Park is a serene and well-maintained spot, perfect for family outings or a peaceful retreat.”
“Workout Station In The Middle Of Park & Very Clean Bathrooms Through Out Park.”
“They have poop bags for dogs, drinking water fountains, and an exercise area, bbq pits, and walking tracks.”
Plan your run at Prien Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecalcasieu.gov
- Phone+1 337-721-3540
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
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