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Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,578 Google reviews · Running trail in Meadowbrook, Alabama · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Veterans 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.
Lakeside green space with a 3-mile running trail, playgrounds, volleyball courts & a war memorial.
What runners say about Veterans Park
“Play place, Fishing pond to the walking track well maintenance and clean”
“This park is beautiful and spacious!”
“Wide open grassy spaces, running trails, small lakes, shaded picnic tables & benches and lots of playground equipment.”
Really love taking my family to this park. There are swings and slides of all sizes, a butterfly garden, a beach volleyball court, covered picnic tables, a place to hang hammocks, long running path and ponds to fish in or feed ducks with kids.
This place looks awesome! This park has a playground and a 5k trail. When it was snowing, it has a clear view and and you can spot alot of birds in the snow or just regular days.
This park is beautiful and spacious!! Lots of long trails, scenic views, and a clean pavilion with bathrooms. Family friendly and pet friendly!!
I went there my first time for the Suicide Walk Out of the Darkness. I'm so glad they host this event there. Its a very nice place. It was extremely emotional seeing all the shoes and flags lined up. I hope they continue to do this every year. I will definitely be attending.
Trail conditions & character
“Two ponds, lengthy trails, big playground, pickle ball and beach volleyball courts, a couple public restrooms, and three major picnic pavilions.”
“FYI - it is a gravel pathway in case you're coming with a stroller.”
“When it was snowing, it has a clear view and and you can spot alot of birds in the snow or just regular days.”
“Only complaint would be not enough parking at the actual park, but SPHS does has overflow if you know it's there.”
“Wide open grassy spaces, running trails, small lakes, shaded picnic tables & benches and lots of playground equipment.”
“FYI - it is a gravel pathway in case you're coming with a stroller.”
Plan your run at Veterans Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websitehooveral.org
- Phone+1 205-444-7777
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–8 pm |
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