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Tapawingo Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 695 Google reviews · Running trail in West Lafayette, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tapawingo 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.
This 20-acre park features a playground, shelters, a skating rink, a river overlook & a footpath.
What runners say about Tapawingo Park
“It is a beautiful place that is localized basically between Lafayette and West Lafayette, because is necessary only cross the bridge and you will be in another city.”
Beautiful trail next to the Wabash River. Indoor activities during workdays. Playground for children. Shelter. Skating. Mushrooms. Fishing.
Beautiful park, play area, picnic tables, shelters, biking trails, restaurants nearby, and the bridge is just beautiful. Took my daughter there and we had so much fun.
Beautiful park with plenty of huge trees, river view, and fun options. Easy street and trail access, as well as the wonderful pedestrian bridge to Lafayette's park.
It is a beautiful place that is localized basically between Lafayette and West Lafayette, because is necessary only cross the bridge and you will be in another city. That park is close to restaurants and other stores. Also, is close to city bus center and to downtown which have a lot of stores and options to visit.
Trail conditions & character
“It is a beautiful place that is localized basically between Lafayette and West Lafayette, because is necessary only cross the bridge and you will be in another city.”
Plan your run at Tapawingo 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitewestlafayette.in.gov
- Phone+1 765-775-5100
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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