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Adams-Ricci Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,860 Google reviews · Running trail in Enola, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Adams-Ricci 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.

PavedLit at nightScenicHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Neighborhood standby with ball fields, walking trails, playgrounds & a kid-friendly fort.

What runners say about Adams-Ricci Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,860 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 11 mentions

“I went there for my Niece's Soccer Game and it's very well maintained and nicely Landscaped.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“The colors are beautiful and the play area dwarfs most in the area.”

Beautiful public park! Several paved walking paths make it easy to walk or bike around, and there are a few playgrounds scattered about. There are lots of picnic tables and benches when you need to rest or want to take a meal break. Ample parking. Nature trail! Volleyball, pickleball, and tennis courts.

★★★★★ — Madalynn , Aug 2022

Sunshine or a cloudy day, this is a great place for dog walking and exercising. Lots of fields for sports and plenty of parking spots. Porta potty is available, more than one. They provide "poop bags" to keep the park clean. No excuses.

★★★★★ — Anastasia , Jun 2023

Beautiful trails. Tennis, Bocce Ball, Volley Ball, a large playground and a few small ones. A beautiful park with a lot to do. I highly recommend the nature trail. Be aware that there are steep hills going up and down in some spots.

★★★★★ — Sarah , Apr 2021

Great park with tons of things to do. Several different play areas including smaller ones and a really big one that's pretty cool and modern. There's plenty of walking & bike riding trails & a little creek at the bottom of the one nature trail. There's a butterfly garden which is pretty.

★★★★☆ — Jennifer , Nov 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“The colors are beautiful and the play area dwarfs most in the area.”

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🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“There are no restrooms immediately by the playground other than a single portable toilet.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“The only thing that could be improved is they need more Handicap Parking, my Mother walks with a cane and it was rather far for her to walk.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Be aware that there are steep hills going up and down in some spots.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Basketball, baseball, Volleyball, tennis, trails, grills and tables, multiple playgrounds and tons of wide open space, workout equipment, asphalt paths and access to the creek.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Very cool water fountain in front as well.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Adams-Ricci Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Websiteeastpennsboro.net
  • Phone(717) 732-0711
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11 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 Adams-Ricci Park

100 E Penn Dr, Enola, PA 17025

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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.