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Richardson Park / Day lake (Reverend Joseph Day)
4.6 ★★★★★ 529 Google reviews · Running trail in Mobile, Alabama · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Richardson Park / Day lake (Reverend Joseph Day)'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.
Family-friendly park featuring slides, swings, ducks and other waterfowl, and turtles.
What runners say about Richardson Park / Day lake (Reverend Joseph Day)
“IT WAS NICE VERY CLEAN AND WELL KEPT… OUR CHILDREN LOVED THE WALK (TRAIL)”
“Beautiful park and great splash pad.”
“Great place to relax or walk/run on the track around the lake.”
“I took my kids there after school and it was so peaceful.”
What a great natural spot to visit, walk around, ride your bike, or eat at the shed. We spotted an alligator who was calmly sunbathing at the shore. We also followed a wide variety of birds and ducks, and a large group of swimming turtles. The lake and its surrounding seemed clean and inspiring.
Lovely place to go for a walk or watch the birds. Wish the bathrooms were cleaner.
IT WAS NICE VERY CLEAN AND WELL KEPT… OUR CHILDREN LOVED THE WALK (TRAIL)
A very nice park with a small lake, lots of turtles and some gators. There are also great sidewalks to walk around the park.
Trail conditions & character
“I love this park, a fenced in area was being put in for a dog park.”
“I took my kids there after school and it was so peaceful.”
“Nice little park in the middle of the concrete jungle.”
“Also has public restrooms, playground, outdoors fitness area, picnic tables, BBQ grills, & shaded pavilions.”
Plan your run at Richardson Park / Day lake (Reverend Joseph Day)
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofmobile.org
- Phone(251) 208-1600
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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