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Walter B Jacobs Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 319 Google reviews · Running trail in Shreveport, Louisiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
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- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Walter B Jacobs Nature Center'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.
Natural park with trails & a picnic area, plus a center with live raptors & an outdoor aviary.
What runners say about Walter B Jacobs Nature Center
A great collection of trails that give a mostly unadulterated view of Louisiana nature in this region. Such a great walk and so many trees, plants, and waterways to appreciate. The walk and information are free. Make sure you bring some bug spray.
I love going hiking in this small little park. Amazing trails and bridges with multiple different types of scenery. They also have a few birds and a nature center with some reptiles in it. Good place to take the fam
Love the variety of trails they have here 😄. Definitely a good place for a nice stroll. Lol it for a bunch of spider webs though.
Really great hiking/walking trails. Great for novice to advanced. Great for kids and birthdays...best of all it's free!..dogs are allowed!
Plan your run at Walter B Jacobs Nature Center
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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitewalterbjacobsnaturecenter.org
- Phone+1 318-929-2806
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12–5 pm |
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