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Vernon Oaks Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Dunwoody, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Vernon Oaks 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.
What runners say about Vernon Oaks Park
“Quiet little park with multiple attractions including a old brick structure benches and Nancy creek for fishing”
Used to play in the Spring House with the builder's daughter when it was covered with a full roof 50 years ago. The top of the stone structure was an enclosed walkway to walk around and the 2nd story wooden structure had additional matching windows between the stone base and the roof.
Tiny but shady park. Nice for a quick, intensive walk. Not accessible.
Trail conditions & character
“Quiet little park with multiple attractions including a old brick structure benches and Nancy creek for fishing”
Plan your run at Vernon Oaks 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.
- Phone(678) 382-6853
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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