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West Ridge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 148 Google reviews · Running trail in Opelika, Alabama · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of West Ridge Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Park with a playground, hiking trail, and baseball/softball facilities, plus picnic tables.
What runners say about West Ridge Park
“Beautiful complex with well maintained grounds, clean areas for seating and lots of parking.”
Great park to walk, have fun at the playground, and watch baseball/ softball games. The concession stands is especially amazing and serve great food at affordable prices. Always a great time going down to West Ridge.
Love this place! Such a fantastic community spot! They have a really nice playground, including options for special needs fun! This is the location for Miracle League, as well as community softball and baseball. There's a really nice walking trail too!
Great spot for walking.....very family friendly. There is a playground for the little ones....it is even wheelchair accessible! There are exercise stations along the trail and a pond of sorts!
This park has multiple softball fields, a playground and a walk way so people can walk when exercising. Nice place for the family.
Trail conditions & character
“I like that some is handicap accessible.”
“The only downside is there are no restrooms available if there aren't any games being played at the ball fields.”
Plan your run at West Ridge Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteopelika-al.gov
- Phone+1 334-705-5559
- Social Instagram
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