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Springwood Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 382 Google reviews · Running trail in Richmond, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Springwood 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.

PavedScenicRestroomsQuiet

What runners say about Springwood Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (382 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“I went 2day and I looked it trails were clean an visible to see loved the waterfalls an u can wade in the creek to”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful park, ample parking, plenty of shade and benches and tables.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“I wished I didn’t have to leave that peaceful park.”

We love it here! Water access to swimming (at the waterfall, not in the ponds 🤢) hiking, fishing, wildlife, picnic tables and a playground. We love to come feed the ducks and geese and then go hike. Family friendly and pretty clean.

★★★★★ — Sara , Jul 2020

Beautiful park, ample parking, plenty of shade and benches and tables. What a great spot!

★★★★★ — Nikki , Sep 2022

I went 2day and I looked it trails were clean an visible to see loved the waterfalls an u can wade in the creek to

★★★★★ — Erika , May 2025

A good park to take your dog or little ones! Lots of interesting trails, for hiking, short and long. As well as a swimming area around the lake! It's chapel is definitely worth checking out. It's at the very back of the park.

★★★★☆ — Erin , Sep 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 382 reviews →

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

“Water access to swimming (at the waterfall, not in the ponds 🤢) hiking, fishing, wildlife, picnic tables and a playground.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“I wished I didn’t have to leave that peaceful park.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🚻 Restrooms

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Plan your run at Springwood 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
  • Websiterichmondindiana.gov
  • Phone+1 765-983-7275
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–11 pm
Tuesday 7 am–11 pm
Wednesday 7 am–11 pm
Thursday 7 am–11 pm
Friday 7 am–11 pm
Saturday 7 am–11 pm
Sunday 7 am–11 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 Springwood Park

V442+87, Waterfall Rd, Richmond, IN 47374

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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.