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Willow Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,111 Google reviews · Running trail in Johnson City, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs Park
“MAJOR PLUS; Bathroom is well kept more then most public restrooms!”
“Beautiful rolling Hills, a nice open playground for a younger kids, lots of walking trails, a basketball court, and big open fields for kids to play!”
“Great place for family gatherings, quiet picnics, kite flying, dog walking, & ball tossing.”
“Great family friendly park!”
“Great place for family gatherings, quiet picnics, kite flying, dog walking, & ball tossing.”
Fantastic place for kids, walkers/runners, pets, bikes, and great for a family picnic. We had a wonderful time there with our grandson! The grounds are clean and very well-kept! The bathrooms were very clean as well, and there was plenty of parking available when we were there.
Such a lovely and wonderful park to take a walk, meditate, exercise, play basketball, and even study on a beautiful day. Nice toddler area too, and a dog park that always has at least one pet running about. We still visit and walk here even though we've moved further away.
A beautiful family park that was once a cattle ranch. It has something for everyone plenty of playground equipment for the young kids and great hiking trails for those who are so inclined plus a gorgeous view of the mountains.
family & pet friendly park; Amazing view of the mountions & A Decent Variety of ways to enjoy the day. A membership only dog park is a nice addition. MAJOR PLUS; Bathroom is well kept more then most public restrooms!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful rolling Hills, a nice open playground for a younger kids, lots of walking trails, a basketball court, and big open fields for kids to play!”
“Awesome park and lots of grass, playgrounds, basketball court🏀 dog 🐕 parks and Ramadas and picnic tables 🧺.”
“The bathrooms were very clean as well, and there was plenty of parking available when we were there.”
“The bathrooms were very clean as well, and there was plenty of parking available when we were there.”
“Great place for family gatherings, quiet picnics, kite flying, dog walking, & ball tossing.”
“The trail is paved and creates many loops allowing you to create the miles and walk way desired.”
Plan your run at Willow Springs Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 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.
- Websitejohnsoncitytn.org
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Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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