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Red Orchard Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 299 Google reviews · Running trail in Shelbyville, Kentucky · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Red Orchard 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsQuiet

Park with hiking & equestrian trails plus a playground, horse ring & rentable barn for events.

What runners say about Red Orchard Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (299 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Absolutely beautiful here and very clean”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful location with some awesome mini playgrounds for kids.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“We only visited long enough to park and walk to a geocache, but this seemed like a quiet place to bring kids to let them play in the playground equipment.”

Nice trails and playground equipment. Equipment for exercise and frisbee golf are also available here. It's a great place to take kids of all ages and great place for exercise. Photographers and nature enthusiast alike will thoroughly enjoy this place. Can't wait to explore more here!

★★★★★ — Michelle , Oct 2021

Red Orchard park is very nice. The walking trails are fabulous. The playground is very outdated. But all very nice

★★★★☆ — Breanna , Aug 2022

We went today for the story walk & had an awesome day. We even packed a light lunch. My son really enjoyed his self . From playing on all the different play equipment throughout the park/exercise equipment to just enjoying the outdoors .

★★★★★ — Samantha , Jun 2019

Beautiful location with some awesome mini playgrounds for kids. Each on has an educational theme and placard. Also each one has a workout station for adults. We ride horses there and it's a beautiful location with a nice ring.

★★★★★ — Erin , May 2019

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“They also have areas for your horses, dog, for those who need to practice their golf swing, you are covered as well.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Beautiful location with some awesome mini playgrounds for kids.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“We only visited long enough to park and walk to a geocache, but this seemed like a quiet place to bring kids to let them play in the playground equipment.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“We love the park and play area, however, the last time we were there there was a super strong sewage smell in and around the bathrooms.”

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Plan your run at Red Orchard 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteshelbycountyparks.com
  • Phone+1 502-633-5059

Hours

Monday 8 am–9 pm
Tuesday 8 am–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–9 pm
Friday 8 am–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–9 pm
Sunday 8 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 Red Orchard Park

704 Kentucky St, Shelbyville, KY 40065

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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.