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Southside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Atlanta, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Southside 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.
What runners say about Southside Park
“It is quiet and calming, scenic, and has several good hills for some intensity.”
“The courts are great, the atmosphere is friendly, and it’s a place where people of all ages come together to play and exercise.”
I visited here for a spontaneous jog. It is quiet and calming, scenic, and has several good hills for some intensity.
We go for the mountain biking. Great place close to home to get a quick ride in. My kids really enjoy biking here. The green loop is fun and flows nice, great for beginners. The blue is more challenging once you are warmed up.
Great mountain bike trails and super close to downtown ~15min drive. Super flowy, fun XC single track. Lots of switchbacks, gradual climbs and a few zippy bits especially on the Hickory trail.
Good mountain bike trails for a range of skill levels and good connectors to other park areas. Great for a couple hour ride.
Trail conditions & character
“The only improvements that would make this park much better are restrooms and better lighting.”
“Also, the court lights could use improvement.”
“It is quiet and calming, scenic, and has several good hills for some intensity.”
Plan your run at Southside 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteatlantaga.gov
- Phone(404) 546-6813
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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