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South Fork Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 750 Google reviews · Running trail in Florence, Kentucky · 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 South Fork 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.

ScenicStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Community park offering a kids' playground, basketball/volleyball courts & a creekside trail.

What runners say about South Fork Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (750 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 16 mentions

“Traveling with a dog we’re always on the lookout for somewhere clean and nice to stop off and walk our girl.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“A beautiful park with a beautiful creek towards the back and a unique walking trail which takes you through a Disk Golf park and through a picturesque red bridge.”

Playground, paved bike trail, disc golf, basketball court, shallow creek to walk in, picnic area and public restrooms, sand volleyball court. Good well rounded park to appeal to a broad group.

★★★★★ — Ben , Aug 2023

Beautiful park and well designed disc golf course. ⛳ The scenery and landscape here are lovely. Clean and well kept walk paths. 🏞️

★★★★★ — Jacob , Dec 2021

A beautiful park with a beautiful creek towards the back and a unique walking trail which takes you through a Disk Golf park and through a picturesque red bridge. With Autumn upon us, the leaves are falling and the color of the leaves are changing! Now is the perfect time to go!

★★★★★ — Natalie , Sep 2023

We had a great time! The creek is nice and the bridge is fun to go across. Nice trail! We will be back

★★★★★ — Dana , Apr 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“A beautiful park with a beautiful creek towards the back and a unique walking trail which takes you through a Disk Golf park and through a picturesque red bridge.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Playground, paved bike trail, disc golf, basketball court, shallow creek to walk in, picnic area and public restrooms, sand volleyball court.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Parking is a bit limited and usually the shelter is packed for birthdays on the weekends.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“And also some wheelchair parking.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“There are 2 clean bathrooms a and 2 water fountains.”

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Plan your run at South Fork 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteflorence-ky.gov
  • Phone(859) 371-5491

Hours

Monday 7 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–8 PM
Thursday 7 AM–8 PM
Friday 7 AM–8 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8 PM
Sunday 7 AM–8 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 South Fork Park

Florence, Kentucky

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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.