HomeTennesseeGallatin › Thompson Park

Thompson Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 130 Google reviews · Running trail in Gallatin, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Thompson 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.

Stroller / ADARestroomsQuiet

Peaceful destination for picnics and play areas for children, alongside a skateboard park.

What runners say about Thompson Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (130 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Super clean environment that I would take any kid to learn how to skate and is a open area perfect for anyone experienced.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Just walked around in the middle of the day on a Friday so it was a peaceful little place where I'm sure kids enjoy on the weekends.”

Beautiful park with lots of activities such as soccer, softball/baseball, disc golf, aswell as a childrens play ground. Also, includes a dog park for your pets to run around play. The walking paths are very scenic an enjoyable. The park is very clean and upkept.

★★★★★ — Moye , Apr 2022

This is a really nice laid-back Park which really doesn't get the attention that it deserves from leadership. I mainly go there to shoot basketball. While the goals are fine, the court needs repaving.

★★★★☆ — Leslie , Sep 2020

I love this park. It's peaceful and its a wonderdul park to take your kids and it also has a nice trail for thoes who like to walk or run.

★★★★★ — Ashley , Sep 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 130 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Just walked around in the middle of the day on a Friday so it was a peaceful little place where I'm sure kids enjoy on the weekends.”

More trails like this →

🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

More trails like this →

Stroller / ADA accessible

More trails like this →

Plan your run at Thompson 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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitegallatintn.gov
  • Phone+1 615-451-5911

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 Thompson Park

278 Morrison St, Gallatin, TN 37066

Get directions

Running trails near Gallatin

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Municipal Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 319 reviews

Gallatin, TN

Lit

Lighted athletic fields & courts, picnic areas with grills & a playground are offered at this park.

1.2 miles away

Clearview Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 136 reviews

Gallatin, TN

Lit

Park providing a basketball court, playground, and baseball field, as well as picnic tables.

1.5 miles away

Gallatin Miracle Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,166 reviews

Gallatin, TN

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Public recreation area with fields for soccer & softball, plus a disc-golf course & fenced dog run.

2.0 miles away

Lock 4 Mountain Bike Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Gallatin, TN

Natural surfaceScenic

4.0 miles away

Lock 4 Park - The Point

4.7 ★★★★★ 507 reviews

Gallatin, TN

Scenic

Park with a lake, picnicking, and hiking, plus mountain biking.

4.5 miles away

Nat Caldwell Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 119 reviews

Gallatin, TN

ScenicDog-friendly

Recreational park with lake access, offering boat ramps & covered picnic shelters with grills.

5.0 miles away

All running trails in Gallatin, TN →

Nearby towns

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.