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Wilkerson Mill-Farris Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 348 Google reviews · Running trail in Palmetto, Georgia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Wilkerson Mill-Farris 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.

RestroomsQuiet

City park offering a playground, picnic areas, athletic fields, and a public restroom.

What runners say about Wilkerson Mill-Farris Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (348 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Very nice and clean park with ample parking, playground, walking trail, and outdoor exercise equipment.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Very quiet but active enough to feel safe I would say.”

Awesome Park to take the little ones too. Equipment is in excellent condition and just enough to keep kids occupied for hours. Lots of room to run. Plenty of trees for shade and a cool breeze. Pack water and snack for kiddies and enjoy.

★★★★☆ — Chelle , Jun 2023

The park feels safe. Nice place to walk for exercising or clearing your head.

★★★★★ — Theresa , Sep 2022

Nice park to walk yourself and your dog. Peaceful,clean and they have workout equipment. I recommend this park if you're looking to exercise in a nice environment. I appreciate Palmetto keeping the park clean and updated with new outside workout equipment that works! Thanks 👍🏻

★★★★★ — Lisa , Oct 2022

Awesome ball park. Also there are a lot of exercise equipment around the walking track. You can truly have a back day, leg day, chest and arm day. There is multiple equipment of the same exercise so you don’t have to wait.

★★★★★ — Shannon , Feb 2023

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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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Very quiet but active enough to feel safe I would say.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Wilkerson Mill-Farris 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitecityofsouthfultonga.gov
  • Phone+1 770-463-6300
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–8 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8 pm
Thursday 7 am–8 pm
Friday 7 am–8 pm
Saturday 7 am–8 pm
Sunday 7 am–8 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 Wilkerson Mill-Farris Park

8095 Wilkerson Mill Rd, Palmetto, GA 30268

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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.