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Restoration Park West Monroe
4.6 ★★★★★ 457 Google reviews · Running trail in West Monroe, Louisiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Restoration Park West Monroe'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.
Former strip mine converted into a wetland habitat with an environmental message.
What runners say about Restoration Park West Monroe
“Loved the trails, the boardwalk and lake were beautiful!”
One of my favorite things to do is to go to weddings I wasn't invited to and eat all their cake. Then before the police arrive I bail out. But I don't wanna catch the diabeties so fueled by a massive sugar high , I walk it off here at the restoration park and nothing will stop me, not even Snowmageddon 2021...
Nice park, interesting history. It's impressive what the city of West Monroe has done to create this. Good place for a walk, too.
Great place for a quiet walk in the woods. Lots of wildlife! We saw an armadillo among the reptile inhabitants. We found evidence of a beaver. I always come here when I visit!
Great place to walk w/ my dogs. The driving distance is excellent when you think of a nature trail. The trails have markers so you're able to GPS your location if need be. It's always nice to see other people walking their dogs that have a mutual respect of other a animals. Great place!
Trail conditions & character
“Restoration Park is my go to place to take my dogs for their exercise and for mine.”
“Actually feels like a walk in the woods, great overlooks, dog friendly.”
“Loved the trails, the boardwalk and lake were beautiful!”
Plan your run at Restoration Park West Monroe
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemonroe-westmonroe.org
- Phone+1 318-322-8903
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–7 pm |
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