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Windward Slopes Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 74 Google reviews · Running trail in Lakeland, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Windward Slopes 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.

PavedDog-friendlyStroller / ADAHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Kid-friendly park featuring a playground and tennis courts, plus a paved walking path and trail.

What runners say about Windward Slopes Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (74 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“well kept walking path and land was nicely mowed with rolling hills.”

Great little park ... well kept walking path and land was nicely mowed with rolling hills. I came to hit against the tennis wall, which was separate from the courts and double-sided 👍🏼. From what I could tell of the courts through the wind shield, they are in perfect shape with a nice seating area.

★★★★★ — Brian , Dec 2021

Nice little park. Stopped by and had lunch on our way across the states. Let the kids stretch their legs, walked the short path around the park. Just off the interstate. If your little ones like firetrucks the station is right next to it!!

★★★★☆ — Lucas , Dec 2020

Great location. It has a nice trail to walk or jog. I enjoy it because it helps me clear my mind.

★★★★★ — Brian , May 2024

Walking trail, tennis courts, playground with water misters; a great family place.

★★★★★ — Allen , Aug 2017

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“I saw many people with kids came and checked the restroom and went back oh no.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“well kept walking path and land was nicely mowed with rolling hills.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Great dog park, very clean.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Windward Slopes 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, water — 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.
  • Websitelakelandtn.gov
  • Phone+1 901-867-2717
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–9 pm
Tuesday 5 am–9 pm
Wednesday 5 am–9 pm
Thursday 5 am–9 pm
Friday 5 am–9 pm
Saturday 5 am–9 pm
Sunday 5 am–9 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 Windward Slopes Park

9774 Beverle Rivera Dr, Lakeland, TN 38002

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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.