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Woodlawn Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Oxford, Mississippi · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Woodlawn 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.

PavedLoopDog-friendlyFlat & fast

What runners say about Woodlawn Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (35 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Oxford's newest park, with a big plans for a nature center, includes a 1/3 mile paved walking path. Located at the intersection of Anderson Road and West Oxford Loop.

★★★★☆ — Larry , Mar 2017

Flat, easy walk. Clean area. You'll usually see more humans than dogs but it is what it is.

★★★★★ — Sierra , May 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 35 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.

🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Oxford's newest park, with a big plans for a nature center, includes a 1/3 mile paved walking path.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“You'll usually see more humans than dogs but it is what it is.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“Located at the intersection of Anderson Road and West Oxford Loop.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Woodlawn 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteoxfordparkcommission.com
  • Phone+1 662-232-2380
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 Woodlawn Park

Anderson Rd & W Oxford Loop, Oxford, MS 38655

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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.