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Sam Peden Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,256 Google reviews · Running trail in New Albany, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sam Peden Community 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.
104.5-acre park around a lake with tennis, basketball & volleyball courts, 4 playgrounds & a trail.
What runners say about Sam Peden Community Park
“The park offers nice fields for various sports, tennis courts, well kept playgrounds, and a 1.”
“Tennis courts, soccer field, basketball courts, walking trails, and of course fishing in the beautiful lake!”
“Lovely, peaceful, and pleasant experience was had.”
My hidden find is a set of stairs to run up and down. 110 stairs. Most are half your regular scale that makes it great for a beginner to advanced runner. Many paths and hills for open walks and runs that feel safe. Area for picnic to outdoor sporty activities.
Very clean, well-maintained park. Great amount of space, 4 shelters with grills and individual bathrooms at 3 of those 4. Horseshoe, tennis, basketball, sand volleyball, volleyball courts. They have a walk and read to keep kids interested in being more proactive, a book exchange box and a small food trade box.
This park has activities for kids and adults alike. Tennis courts, soccer field, basketball courts, walking trails, and of course fishing in the beautiful lake!
Lots of open space, plenty of play areas for kids, basketball and tennis courts...lake with ducks and geese with paved walking path that goes around...Great place to stretch your legs and be outside.
Trail conditions & character
“Tennis courts, soccer field, basketball courts, walking trails, and of course fishing in the beautiful lake!”
“Lovely, peaceful, and pleasant experience was had.”
“lake with ducks and geese with paved walking path that goes around.”
“Great amount of space, 4 shelters with grills and individual bathrooms at 3 of those 4.”
Plan your run at Sam Peden Community Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- Websitefloydcountyparks.org
- Phone(812) 948-5360
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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