Can dogs go off-leash?

No. This is a leashed walking park with no fenced run, and the loop is shared with cyclists of all ages.

How long is the loop?

Reviewers put the paved loop at somewhere between 1.3 and 1.5 miles around the lake, flat the whole way.

Are there waste stations along the trail?

Yes. Dog stations and benches are spaced around the water, and reviewers describe Smith Creek as spotless on repeat visits.

Are there restrooms and shelter?

A covered pavilion with picnic tables and restrooms sits near the playground, which is also where weekend parties set up.

What else uses the lake?

Kayakers and catch-and-release anglers share it, and turtles are a constant along the edges.

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Smith Creek Park

A paved mile-and-a-half loop around a quiet lake

3.5 · Our score

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About this park

Smith Creek Park circles a lake on a roughly 1.3-mile paved loop, with dog waste stations and benches spaced along the way and catch-and-release fishing off the bank. The path is shared with cyclists, and a covered pavilion, restrooms, and a playground sit near the trailhead. Set in a Murrayville neighborhood, it reads more like forest than subdivision.

Amenities

Water Shade Parking Restrooms Benches Trash cans Covered area

Smith Creek Park reviews

What visitors consistently say

The highlights

Reviewers single out how consistently clean the grounds stay at Smith Creek and how peaceful the lakeside loop feels. The forested setting earns repeat visits despite the park sitting inside a neighborhood.

The community

Draws a steady mix of dog walkers, families with kids, anglers, and kayakers, with weekends leaning toward picnics and birthday parties at the pavilion.

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Before you go

Stay alert on the loop; cyclists of all ages share the same paved path. This is a leashed walking park, not an off-leash run.

Frequently asked

Can dogs go off-leash?: No. This is a leashed walking park with no fenced run, and the loop is shared with cyclists of all ages.
How long is the loop?: Reviewers put the paved loop at somewhere between 1.3 and 1.5 miles around the lake, flat the whole way.
Are there waste stations along the trail?: Yes. Dog stations and benches are spaced around the water, and reviewers describe Smith Creek as spotless on repeat visits.
Are there restrooms and shelter?: A covered pavilion with picnic tables and restrooms sits near the playground, which is also where weekend parties set up.
What else uses the lake?: Kayakers and catch-and-release anglers share it, and turtles are a constant along the edges.