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Sparkman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 420 Google reviews · Running trail in Hartselle, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sparkman 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.
Picnic-friendly local spot with a dog-friendly attitude, featuring walking trails and an 18-hole disc-golf course.
What runners say about Sparkman Park
“Very well kept and lots of area to wander around and enjoy the outdoors.”
“Several different rec options like swings, baseball/softball, soccer, pavilions to rent, walking trails, frisbee golf, stream, fishing, and beautiful natural backgrounds for pics.”
“They have a swimming pool, they have a walking trail around a lake, they have a beautiful picnic with lots of huge shade trees, they have playgrounds for children.”
“Great family-friendly park.”
Public bathrooms, extensive walking trail, frisbee golf, a brand new fishing pond, several covered pavilions with seating, one with built in cooking areas (grills), picnic areas scattered around the park with standalone grills.
The children's playground park is intended for little kids so my son was a little big for it but he really enjoy the Wide Open Spaces to run and be able to play and they have things set up for disc golf that was really interesting had nice walking trails it was just a very beautiful while taking care of Park
Sparkman Park is a very thought out Park in the middle of Hartselle, Alabama, that you unless your local you don't even know it's there. When I was a kid I used to go to Sparkman Park and it was nothing like it is today. The city of Hartselle has done an amazing job developing that area for their community.
This park is amazing! Two well marked, fun disc golf courses, walking track that goes on and on and... , Stocked fishing pond with biting fish, active ball fields, very well groomed for guys and gal ball, aquatic center that is truly a gem. But most importantly, the people are incredibly friendly .
Trail conditions & character
“Several different rec options like swings, baseball/softball, soccer, pavilions to rent, walking trails, frisbee golf, stream, fishing, and beautiful natural backgrounds for pics.”
“Plenty of parking and usually centrally located restrooms.”
“They have a swimming pool, they have a walking trail around a lake, they have a beautiful picnic with lots of huge shade trees, they have playgrounds for children.”
“Plenty of parking and usually centrally located restrooms.”
Plan your run at Sparkman 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehartselle.org
- Phone(256) 773-2581
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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