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Sarah Benson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 344 Google reviews · Running trail in Thompson's Station, Tennessee · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Sarah Benson 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.
Well-maintained park with jogging trails, sports fields, picnic areas & a garden designed for pets.
What runners say about Sarah Benson Park
“The park is pretty well maintained (I haven't went into the restrooms though) and there's a workout area for your older kids or yourself right across the parking lot.”
“This beautiful park has a cute train themed playground, a massive sand pit and is full of construction trucks.”
“There isn't much shade by the playground or sandpit though.”
My daughter and I love this park! The sandbox and slides are very little-kid friendly. There are also walking trails that we enjoy walking on. I only deducted a star because some of the playground equipment has been removed and never replaced.
Lovely out of the way park with well maintained grass, disc golf, walking path, gym. Thanks Parks and Rec.
Love the option to walk on groomed path around park or trails at top of park!
Nice place to run, walk, ride and stroll. I found it nice and relaxing.
Trail conditions & character
“This beautiful park has a cute train themed playground, a massive sand pit and is full of construction trucks.”
“The park is pretty well maintained (I haven't went into the restrooms though) and there's a workout area for your older kids or yourself right across the parking lot.”
“There isn't much shade by the playground or sandpit though.”
“The park is pretty well maintained (I haven't went into the restrooms though) and there's a workout area for your older kids or yourself right across the parking lot.”
“Nice path all the way around the park for stroller access”
Plan your run at Sarah Benson Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitethompsons-station.gov
- Phone+1 615-794-4333
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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