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Salem Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 289 Google reviews · Running trail in McDonough, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Salem 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.

ScenicQuiet

Peaceful park featuring ball fields, playgrounds, walking trails, and a pond.

What runners say about Salem Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (289 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“There are wide walking trails, a beautiful little lake (NO SWIMMING, only ducks and such).”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Park is nice and quiet, plenty of parking.”

We all need those go-to places to enjoy nature and recharge and Salem Park is definitely one of mine. It’s a great place to go for a walk, soak in the sun and temporarily put away the cares of the world.

★★★★☆ — Adrianne , Jun 2023

Very nice park. Big pond for kids to fish. Softball fields and soccer. Walking trails. Picnic pavilions. Lots of parking and a quiet location.

★★★★★ — James , Oct 2024

3 walking course, trail walk, softball field, fishing and frisbee course. Open around dusk, open area for dogs to run, ducks and barbecue area

★★★★☆ — Crystal , Oct 2019

Salem Park is part of The Salem Baptist Church in McDonough, Georgia. We have ministries and facilities for individuals and groups. The is a Baseball League under the Supervision of Our Youth Pastor. There is a Prayer Tent available during games for Anyone.

★★★★★ — Diane , May 2026

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“There are wide walking trails, a beautiful little lake (NO SWIMMING, only ducks and such).”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Park is nice and quiet, plenty of parking.”

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Plan your run at Salem 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.
  • Websitesalemchurch.net
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 7 am–8:30 pm
Friday 7 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 7 am–8:30 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 Salem Park

1724 GA-155 N, McDonough, GA 30252

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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.