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Wilson Morgan Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,281 Google reviews · Running trail in Decatur, Alabama · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Wilson Morgan 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.
Recreation center featuring a softball complex, tennis courts, playgrounds & an adventure park.
What runners say about Wilson Morgan Park
“Nice clean restrooms, large pavilion with several long tables for picnics.”
Outdoor exercise equipment, plenty of room for activities. The park is great for kids of all ages. The lake is good for fishing, and the walking trail is perfect for getting your jog on
Our family loves this park. There is something for everyone. A large wooden castle play area with towers, rope ladders, slides, tires swings, and lots more. A separate wooden play area for toddlers. Nice clean restrooms, large pavilion with several long tables for picnics.
Nice place to walk, play, and now take your dogs to the dog park. Tennis courts and soccer fields as well as baseball fields. Great place to spend a day.
I have loved this park for many years since I was a kid. It's always great to go and visit to play some soccer, tennis, or just play on the playground. Great place to take kids they have swings, slides, and a would area where they can climb run etc..
Trail conditions & character
“There are well kept ball fields, a walking trail by the pond, and plenty of parking.”
“Nice clean restrooms, large pavilion with several long tables for picnics.”
“I take my babies to the Dog Park at Wilson Morgan Park several times a week!”
Plan your run at Wilson Morgan Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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.
- Websitedecaturparks.com
- Phone(256) 341-4810
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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