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Wildwood Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 262 Google reviews · Running trail in Marietta, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Wildwood 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.

ShadedDog-friendlyStroller / ADAHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

This 28-acre space features jogging & hiking trails, a playground & an off-leash dog park.

What runners say about Wildwood Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (262 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“One standout feature that no one will complain about is the clean fairways and rough.”

They've made a lot of changes since I was last here! The dog park is pleasant - the "big dog" side is larger and more interesting than the "small dog" side (more trees, some landscaping rocks, and some hills etc.), but both are easily accessible and enjoyable. The trail is wide, well maintained, and a loop of about 0.

★★★★☆ — Karen , Aug 2025

This was a very beautiful, easy hike in Marietta. It’s right next to Life University, and there is a trail from here all the way to Al Burus Park, which is one way to make it a lot longer. Great place for jogging, but you may have to give it a few loops for it to be enough.

★★★★☆ — Lala , Dec 2023

It's a nice little park! Granted, it's on a really long hill, but there is plenty of space of the doggos to run about and play. The best part is that it doesn't stay super wet right after it rains. It also has a nice walking trail that runs around the whole park. Overall, I would definately recommend stopping by.

★★★★☆ — Blake , Jan 2020

DISC GOLF Pros: One might assume that with a small footprint and a city rec department focused on designing a course accessible to beginners and casual players, the result wouldn't be something that appeals to everyone, particularly more advanced players. Fortunately for everyone, the code was cracked.

★★★★★ — Craig , Sep 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 262 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 31 mentions

“The dog park is pleasant - the "big dog" side is larger and more interesting than the "small dog" side (more trees, some landscaping rocks, and some hills etc.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 7 mentions

“Fantastic little park for a nice walk, whether with your dogs or chasing after frisbees in the wooded disc golf course.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“The dog park is pleasant - the "big dog" side is larger and more interesting than the "small dog" side (more trees, some landscaping rocks, and some hills etc.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“I understand permanent bathrooms are in the works, but for now the porta john will have to suffice.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“), but both are easily accessible and enjoyable.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Wildwood 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.
  • 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.
  • Websitemariettaga.gov
  • Phone(770) 794-5601
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 8 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday 8 AM–8:30 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 Wildwood Park

Wildwood Park, 1050 Barclay Cir, Marietta, GA 30060

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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.