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Youngs Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 168 Google reviews · Running trail in Franklin, Indiana · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Youngs Creek 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.
Recreational area featuring playgrounds, tennis courts and a splash pad.
What runners say about Youngs Creek Park
“The park is well kept, family friendly, and easy to navigate, which makes visits stress-free.”
“The splash area is really nice too cool Off and there are plenty of tables and places for parents to sit and huge umbrellas for shade.”
“It is a vast improvement that complements downtown and allows for easy walking and biking across Franklin.”
New awesome park area for the entire family! Includes playgrounds for different age groups, splash pad, planty of trails to walk/bike/scooter etc. Also has tennis courts and amphitheater! We had such a great time there! Definitely suggest to check out this park!
Very nice park with next level play equipments and water play area. A great treat for kids and have a pleasant rest and walk by the creek. Kudos to whoever designed this park.
Great Farmer's market during the growing season, and a great park that's within walking distance of downtown and is connected to the cemetery and the Greenway trail that goes across Franklin and connects to other parks and historical sites up and down Youngs Creek including the confluence of Youngs and Hurricane Creek…
What a wonderful addition to Franklin! Clearly thoughtful planning went into this park. There are two playgrounds; each for a different age group. The splash pad is close to the playgrounds and also has restroom within walking distance. High recommend!
Trail conditions & character
“The splash area is really nice too cool Off and there are plenty of tables and places for parents to sit and huge umbrellas for shade.”
“The splash pad is close to the playgrounds and also has restroom within walking distance.”
“Restrooms easily accessible from the playgrounds.”
Plan your run at Youngs Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitefranklin.in.gov
- Phone(317) 736-3689
- Social Instagram
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