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Zinn Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 487 Google reviews · Running trail in Anniston, Alabama · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Zinn 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.

Natural surfaceLit at nightStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Community park featuring play equipment for kids, a splash pad, a pavilion & occasional events.

What runners say about Zinn Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (487 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The park is huge, clean and all ages friendly.”

My special needs kids loves this place!!! The water pad is their favorite part. Although I wish they would fix the gates!! Autistic kids tend to run away for no apparent reason so that would really make me enjoy taking my kids there more often.

★★★★★ — Kianna , Aug 2019

There's a splash pad open from 10am-6pm for the kids, a good amount of walking space , an exercise Pavillion and lots of playground space for every size kid. It's also a park so there's a good space to walk around or people watch on the benches. And a great place to Pokemon Go.

★★★★★ — Denise , Sep 2016

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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 4 mentions

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🚰 Water fountains

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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💡 Lit for night running

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Zinn Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websiteannistonal.gov
  • Phone(256) 236-8221
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7 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 Zinn Park

101 W 14th St, Anniston, AL 36201

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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.