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Youth Legacy - Duplessis Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 246 Google reviews · Running trail in Gonzales, Louisiana · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Youth Legacy - Duplessis 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.
Park featuring playgrounds and tennis courts, plus walking paths and frisbee golf.
What runners say about Youth Legacy - Duplessis Park
“Overall, this is a clean, modern, and family-friendly playground that’s definitely worth visiting if you’re looking for a great place for kids to play.”
“Their bathrooms are very very clean, there are beautiful trees to sit under.”
“Lovely shaded areas have benches for taking a break or just enjoying the day.”
“My grandsons, 2 and 7 had some much to do there wasn't any whining at all 😉 It's a very large park with several different play areas and something for all ages.”
This playground has been significantly upgraded, and it’s easily one of the best playgrounds in the area. The new equipment and layout make it a great place for kids to explore, play, and stay active.
This park was just redone and they did a fantastic job! Plenty for the littles to do as there is for big kids. As always... wish there was more shade... Especially this summer🥵. But there are lots of areas with trees on the edges of the park. Still has the tennis courts and exercise path/loop.
Awesome renovated, safe park with concrete walking trail. Two renewed LED lit tennis or four pickleball courts. First come, first serve, but please be courteous if there are people waiting, no matter your level. It's for EVERYBODY.
Great place to check out some huge trees. Got a large sidewalk round about for walking or jogging, and a small covered pavilion for anything else you might need. Also a small kids park with monkey bars and a slide. No swings though
Trail conditions & character
“You park facing the whole park, hang out in the comfort of your vehicle and you have a view of the whole park.”
“Their bathrooms are very very clean, there are beautiful trees to sit under.”
“Lovely shaded areas have benches for taking a break or just enjoying the day.”
“Awesome renovated, safe park with concrete walking trail.”
Plan your run at Youth Legacy - Duplessis Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteascensionparish.net
- Phone+1 225-621-9661
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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