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Shepherdsville Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 462 Google reviews · Running trail in Shepherdsville, Kentucky · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Shepherdsville 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.

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PavedDog-friendlyRestrooms

What runners say about Shepherdsville Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (462 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

✨ well-maintained 6 mentions

“The park is nice and clean and right by water”

Visited this park yesterday! Loved the trails ! Loved the salt river ! Enjoyed spending time in nature !

★★★★★ — Melanie , Sep 2023

Nice place. Bike trail , river , everything you could want in a little city park

★★★★★ — William , Aug 2022

Playground is nice for elementary children and younger. There is a couple of covered iareas to picnic if you d like. The drive around the park is an oval, very nice for walking and getting those steps in!

★★★★☆ — Annagrace , Oct 2023

First time visit and the amenities are under construction which is why I didn't give 5 stars. Couldn't really evaluate well with the dirt and mud on the walk path due to construction. Once the construction is over this will be a great and peaceful city park to visit

★★★★☆ — Sharon , Oct 2025

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“They were still building the on-site bathrooms when we visited.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 10 mentions

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Shepherdsville Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday 7 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7 am–9 pm
Thursday 7 am–9 pm
Friday 7 am–9 pm
Saturday 7 am–9 pm
Sunday 7 am–9 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 Shepherdsville Park

1100-1224 W 1st St, Shepherdsville, KY 40165

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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.