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Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 949 Google reviews · Running trail in Clarksburg, West Virginia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
2 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Veterans Memorial 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.

Paved2 miLoopScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

Featuring a baseball field, splash area, and playground, this area offers picnic tables, slides, a swimming pool and miniature golf.

What runners say about Veterans Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (949 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Clean in the general areas with extremely nice city workers that do the weed eating.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“It’s beautiful gem right in the heart of Clarksburg, so I hope they can maintain the trail from further flood erosion so everyone can continue to enjoy it.”

Always something interesting to see of nature if you have your eyes and ears open. Have seen everything from Bald Eagles to otters out here, depending on the time of day.

★★★★★ — Quirke , May 2022

Very nice park to walk the fitness trail and look at the sights around the park. I also like the park and the pool area as well, my wife and I love it.

★★★★★ — Israel , Jun 2025

Beautiful Park, the memorial garden walk is beautiful. My favorite in the garden is like a wooden gazebo with vines growing all over it. So peaceful to sit inside of it. They also have benches all through the garden.

★★★★★ — Mona , Aug 2022

This is my favorite walking park. It is 1 1/2 miles and once you start the loop you have to finish it. Today we saw butterflies on the flowers. Saw about 3 or 4 types, birds, ducks, a rabbit and 3 baby deer. It was a cool day with a breeze. For people like me, they have seats to rest or enjoy nature.

★★★★★ — Deborah , Aug 2023

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“It’s beautiful gem right in the heart of Clarksburg, so I hope they can maintain the trail from further flood erosion so everyone can continue to enjoy it.”

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🔁 Loop trail 4 mentions

“It is 1 1/2 miles and once you start the loop you have to finish it.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“There is more the ample parking and wheel chair accessible areas.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“We very there on a very hot day, concrete was very hot surrounding the area.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Veterans Memorial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityparksofclarksburg.com
  • Phone(304) 624-1655

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–9 PM
Sunday 9 AM–9 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 Veterans Memorial Park

WV-98, Clarksburg, WV 26301

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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.