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Shallowford Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 62 Google reviews · Running trail in Chamblee, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Shallowford 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.

Stroller / ADATrailhead parkingQuiet

Park with a playground, picnic tables, and a trail.

What runners say about Shallowford Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (62 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

A small pocket park located on the corner of Shallowford Rd and Shallowford Place. There is a big open grassy area, an ADA Playground, several picnic shelters, and a small walking trail. There is not much parking; just 4 parking spaces and 2 handicapped spots.

★★★★★ — Kelly , Nov 2018

For a small neighborhood park this place is fantastic. 3 or 4 picnic tables, all covered. Nice big grassy area for running around, and a playground for little ones.

★★★★★ — Tully , Oct 2020

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“There is not much parking; just 4 parking spaces and 2 handicapped spots.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“There is a big open grassy area, an ADA Playground, several picnic shelters, and a small walking trail.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

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Plan your run at Shallowford 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitechambleega.com
  • Phone(470) 395-2341
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Friday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7:30 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 Shallowford Park

3001-3113 Shallowford Pl, Chamblee, GA 30341

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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.