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Vaughn Road Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 819 Google reviews · Running trail in Montgomery, Alabama · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Vaughn Road 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.

Dog-friendlyStroller / ADARestrooms

Easygoing city park with tennis courts, jogging trails, a playground & picnic areas.

What runners say about Vaughn Road Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (819 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Very nice, roomie, lots of people but still room for kids to play, along with walking/ jogging around the park ...just a very nice place to find peace and relaxation 😊

★★★★★ — Patty , Aug 2025

This is a great big park that is centrally located and has space for everything. There is enough space for football games, soccer games, ultimate Frisbee and medieval games all at the same time. There is a long walking path and play equipment for small children.

★★★★☆ — Carol , Aug 2018

This is a large park that has lots of playground equipment and wonderful places for children to play. It also has a great walking trail around the outside. The only thing that is missing is a smaller fenced-in area as a dog park.

★★★★☆ — Charlene , Feb 2026

This place contains a great walking trail for those who are looking to get into shape. There are also several playgrounds for the children. The playgrounds are full of entertainment and they seem very safe. My child really enjoyed the playground.

★★★★☆ — Tara , Mar 2019

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“The only thing that is missing is a smaller fenced-in area as a dog park.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Outside is great the bathrooms are not.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Vaughn Road 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
  • 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.
  • Phone+1 334-625-2300

Hours

Monday 6 am–7:45 pm
Tuesday 6 am–7:45 pm
Wednesday 6 am–7:45 pm
Thursday 6 am–7:45 pm
Friday 6 am–7:45 pm
Saturday 6 am–7:45 pm
Sunday 8 am–7:45 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 Vaughn Road Park

Vaughn Rd Park, 2858 Fieldcrest Dr, Montgomery, AL 36106

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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.