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Riverwalk City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · Running trail in Gadsden, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverwalk City 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.
Tranquil wooded site featuring a river view, plus walking and fishing opportunities.
What runners say about Riverwalk City Park
“The trail is well-maintained and contains great potential for nearby businesses and restaurants.”
“Beautiful park, perfectly designed to walk around, fish, have a picnic, or just a spot to sit and enjoy the river.”
Really nice place to walk around, take pictures, and fish. There is plenty of parking space, suitable for cars and truck/trailer. There is a boat ramp, fee is $5. During business hours, there is a bait shop and nice bathrooms.
Beautiful park, perfectly designed to walk around, fish, have a picnic, or just a spot to sit and enjoy the river. I was fortunate enough to even get some really good shots of the bridge.
Stop by the shop if it is open. Very helpful. The walking trails are great.
Loved taking my dog for a walk here! They even had an area to get fresh water for my dog! Super clean and welcoming..
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park, perfectly designed to walk around, fish, have a picnic, or just a spot to sit and enjoy the river.”
“During business hours, there is a bait shop and nice bathrooms.”
Plan your run at Riverwalk City 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.
- Websitecityofgadsden.com
- Phone+1 256-549-4680
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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