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Zachary Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 513 Google reviews · Running trail in Zachary, Louisiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Zachary Community 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.

LoopScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestrooms

Leisurely park featuring a playground and a dog area, plus a skateboard ramp and a splash pad.

What runners say about Zachary Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (513 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Very peaceful and clean it's a lot of things you can do here some are fishing walking exercises enjoy the sun take the kids out to play”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“The hot air balloons were so beautiful and the night-time glow of them made it even more beautiful.”

Activities for the whole family. The pond is stocked with fish: catfish, bass, brim, and a carp. The playground is a nice setup with a variety. The walking paths around the ponds are wide. Went on the nature trail today, followed to the Americana trail due to the nature trail loop looking muddy.

★★★★★ — Jodi , Mar 2024

It has a great dog pen its large enough u can let man's best friend run wild ...

★★★★★ — Bucky , Oct 2024

Lovely park with a great walking path and nature trail. There's ponds to fish, plenty of space for kids to run, a playground, splash pad, bball and vball courts, skate park and bathrooms. Perfect place for a picnic

★★★★★ — Kylie , Dec 2023

Very peaceful and clean it's a lot of things you can do here some are fishing walking exercises enjoy the sun take the kids out to play

★★★★★ — Albert , Oct 2023

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“This park has a beach volleyball area, basketball goals, walking paths, dog park, what more do you need?”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“My family got to experience the wonderful views at Zachary Balloon Festival.”

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🔁 Loop trail 3 mentions

“Went on the nature trail today, followed to the Americana trail due to the nature trail loop looking muddy.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“There's ponds to fish, plenty of space for kids to run, a playground, splash pad, bball and vball courts, skate park and bathrooms.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Zachary Community Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — 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.
  • Websitebrec.org
  • Phone(225) 654-4261
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–10 PM
Thursday 8 AM–10 PM
Friday 8 AM–10 PM
Saturday 8 AM–10 PM
Sunday 8 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 Zachary Community Park

20055 Old Scenic Hwy, Zachary, LA 70791

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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.