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Sykes Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 301 Google reviews · Running trail in East Point, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Sykes 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.

Natural surfaceWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Sykes Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (301 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“With several MTB/Hiking trails and well maintained tennis courts, this little gem is a wonderful place to breathe in some fresh air and stretch those muscles.”

What a great little park to have right in the middle of our community. With several MTB/Hiking trails and well maintained tennis courts, this little gem is a wonderful place to breathe in some fresh air and stretch those muscles.

★★★★★ — Kim , Sep 2021

Nice family park. There a few different walking trails which I find very convenient. I like the trails a different way of getting some exercise. There is also a basketball/tennis court and a play area for younger kids. There are grills in some spots in the park for family cook outs.

★★★★★ — Sheena , Dec 2019

It poured rain as soon as I got there(30 minute bicycle ride), so I couldn't ride any trails or anything. Looked great though, and the pavilions and grills were mostly in good condition. I'll definitely go back on a sunny day.

★★★★★ — Daniel , Aug 2020

Very nice, not hiking but there are trails to play like your serious hiker. Lots of big rocks suitable for picnics or simply enjoying the sounds of nature.

★★★★★ — Lovella , Aug 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 301 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Parking sucks but a great place to play”

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Plan your run at Sykes Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteeastpointcity.org
  • Phone(404) 270-7045
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday 7 AM–8:30 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 Sykes Park

3224 Dodson Drive Connector, East Point, GA 30344

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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.