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Shadyside Memorial Park Terraced Gardens

4.4 ★★★★☆ 688 Google reviews · Running trail in Anderson, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Shadyside Memorial Park Terraced Gardens' 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.

ScenicStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Shadyside Memorial Park Terraced Gardens

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (688 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Clean and beautiful, I love this park for nature photography and the kids love the play ground”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Clean and beautiful, I love this park for nature photography and the kids love the play ground”

Entering the park, you wouldn't think you would find anything remarkable. If you wander a bit in the shade under the trees, you find a treasure of a garden. From Chinese inspired stone walls to statues memorializing veterans, this garden is packed with textures and tributes.

★★★★★ — Robin , Jul 2023

Trail around the lake was well maintained and wide enough for people to pass by. The walk around the lake is long enough for a nice work out, especially with the dogs.

★★★★★ — Laura , Aug 2020

I loved the atmosphere of the park and the paths. I loved how big the place and ponds are.

★★★★★ — Melissa , Mar 2025

This is a fantastic place for walking/jogging, whilst enjoying scenes of nature/wildlife.

★★★★★ — Ronald , Aug 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 688 reviews →

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

“Clean and beautiful, I love this park for nature photography and the kids love the play ground”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“That day, the only thing was the bathrooms were all locked.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Shadyside Memorial Park Terraced Gardens

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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitecityofanderson.com
  • Phone+1 765-648-6858

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 9 am–10 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 Shadyside Memorial Park Terraced Gardens

1112 Broadway St, Anderson, IN 46012

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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.