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Rhodes Ferry Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,171 Google reviews · Park track in Decatur, Alabama
Landscaped riverfront park with scenic bridge views, a gazebo & picnic pavilions, plus a playground.
Plan your run
- Access Open to the public · free to use
- Surface Rubber / synthetic — springy, fast, and easy on the legs; runs well wet or dry
- Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
- Night running lit for evening laps — check the posted closing time, since lights usually follow the park's hours
- Infield a soccer/football field inside the oval — handy if the kids want to play while you run
- Amenities restrooms, parking (from runner reviews)
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (256) 341-4930
- Website decaturcvb.org
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 |
Is Rhodes Ferry Park open to the public?
Rhodes Ferry Park is open to the public and free to use. Public park and city tracks like this one are typically open dawn-to-dusk with no membership and no sign-up — just show up and run your laps.
What's at this track
“Very well lit with beautiful views of the Tennessee River.”
“A lot of rusted metal area, bathroom is clean enough with a smell of smoke but other than that it is a solid park.”
“There are plenty of places to sit, tons of space for things like throwing balls or frisbees, plenty of parking, nice landscaping, and informative plaques throughout.”
“Decent park in downtown Decatur with a nice Riverside view of two bridges.”
What runners highlight
“Awesome views,peaceful and right by the riverside.”
“Have also celebrated many occasions here over the years such as bday parties, different parties, baby showers, family reunions, picnics, weddings, and many other events!”
“The play area has more than enough for the kids to enjoy, picnic area, benches, grass and great views of the river.”
“There are plenty of places to sit, tons of space for things like throwing balls or frisbees, plenty of parking, nice landscaping, and informative plaques throughout.”
From the reviews
…It also has a train track running straight through it and views of the other tracks going across the river. We love it!
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