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Stern Park Opelika, AL
4.8 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Opelika, Alabama · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Stern Park Opelika, AL yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Stern Park Opelika, AL
“The dog park is pretty and well maintained.”
What a treasure for our community! My dog loves to go and play at this park. Such a thoughtful donation by the Stern Family. The park has walking paths, leash-free, fenced-in dog park, pavilion for picnicking, ‘little free library’, and caboose from the old train depot relocated and displayed prominently in front.
It's a great little park. But again it would be much more useful for moms if the walking path were paved. Babies would be shaken half to death on the paths there. I know. I ended up walking through the grass just so my daughter didn't have to be jostled so badly. Otherwise it's great.
I enjoyed a quick walk at the park today. Loved seeing the "Little Library", the water tower, and the caboose. The art building is going to be beautiful!
Jake (my puppy, Labra-Russel) really enjoyed it. Being able to run and be off his leash. Plus, we were alone, so he didn't have to share his toys
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful place to visit and take your dogs to to run and play”
Plan your run at Stern Park Opelika, AL
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteopelika-al.gov
- Phone+1 334-705-5549
- Social Instagram
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