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Arms Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 583 Google reviews · Running trail in Manchester, New Hampshire · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Arms 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.
Tree-lined riverside park along local heritage trail with a footpath, lighting & benches.
What runners say about Arms Park
“So I had the chance to do some good with a friend and clean this park up for someone giving back to the community as a project.”
“This is a park that has so many great views and attractions sometimes I can't believe it's in Manchester.”
“A peaceful place to relax and enjoy water views & sounds.”
Beautiful and peaceful. The place is great for walking and jogging, and it is close to the downtown area as well. A must visit from out of town.
I love going for a walk alone or to distract the mind, I love being able to bring food and sit down to enjoy my food w the sound of the river. It's a super quiet area.
Located behind the UNH it's a beautiful riverside area to watch the stream and walk alongside the river.
Small but beautiful park with art on the main steps and the supports for the bridge above it. The river flows faster than you'd expect, so it's nice to walk down and listen to the sounds of the water.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a park that has so many great views and attractions sometimes I can't believe it's in Manchester.”
“A peaceful place to relax and enjoy water views & sounds.”
Plan your run at Arms 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitemanchesternh.gov
- Phone+1 603-624-6444
- 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 |
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