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Autumnwood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Running trail in State College, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Autumnwood 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.

PavedRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Tranquil recreational area featuring a storybook trail and athletic fields for sports like soccer.

What runners say about Autumnwood Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (78 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Quiet peaceful space for relaxation, I often go with my kids to enjoy nice weather.”

Be it summer or winter the park is always full of people playing. The atmosphere is nice. Both adults and children can take advantage of the location. There's plenty of space for football or badminton or shaded area if you just want to relax.

★★★★☆ — Sifat , Apr 2017

Friendly and family oriented. Nice basketball court. Great clean play area for kids all ages. Huge field to run around and fly kites and play the great sports of your choice 😊

★★★★★ — Bax , Jun 2019

This park is a great addition to the neighborhood. I go for walks there and see people playing sports and children playing in the playground.

★★★★★ — Shideh , Dec 2020

Great playground, bike path, fields, and pavilion. Portable toilet usually on site in summer.

★★★★★ — Jason , May 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 78 reviews →

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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Quiet peaceful space for relaxation, I often go with my kids to enjoy nice weather.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Nice park in the Autumnwood neighborhood with plenty of parking.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Beautiful, wide open activity fields, a gentle paved walking path, and a large playground with a good variety of equipment.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Parking is nearby, but no restrooms unfortunately.”

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Plan your run at Autumnwood 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitetwp.ferguson.pa.us
  • Phone(814) 238-4651

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–11:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11:30 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11:30 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 Autumnwood Park

2207 Autumnwood Dr, State College, PA 16801

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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.