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W. Wilson Howard Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 109 Google reviews · Running trail in West Columbia, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from W. Wilson Howard 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 W. Wilson Howard Park
“Quiet, well maintained, and clean playground conveniently located next to the Riverbanks Elementary.”
What a cool little place I was traveling for biz, and this little trail is paved, sort of wooded, and we’ll lit So naturally I did 3 1/2 miles on it. No one around, but it was 5:30am, so
Great place to bring kids. It has a wonderful walking trail. Also the breeze is fantastic.
Well maintained park and path/trail. Path distance marked for jogging and coated with rubber that's easier on the knees and ankles.
I like going here...I can let my kids play and then get a nice walk in after
Plan your run at W. Wilson Howard 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.
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–11 pm |
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