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Bala Cynwyd Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 335 Google reviews · Running trail in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bala Cynwyd 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.
Park featuring a baseball field, tennis court, playground and walking track.
What runners say about Bala Cynwyd Park
“There are public bathrooms which were clean when we went--and my friend who had recommended the playground had said the same.”
“I figured it was a weekend and an absolutely beautiful spring day so I suggest arriving early to get a parking spot.”
“It is nice because there is a lot of shade.”
This is the park where we visit most of the times. Got slides and swings for toddlers, boys and girls. A big ground and most of the times baseball is played but I have seen soccer too. There is a rocky area on one of the sides which is good for photography.
Bala Cynwyd Park is a perfect park to bring the kids to, have a picnic in or just for go for a stroll. Situated across from West Laurel Hill Cemetery and along the Bala Cynwyd (pronounced Sin-wood) Heritage Trail with a small parking lot, the park offers a great starting place for a day of local exploration and/or…
Scenic walking trails. Good parking. The playground looked nice. I look forward to going again.
Nice, relaxing, well kept park. Had an enjoyable evening walk that ended in sitting by the stream on the big rocks they had there. It was nice to be pretty close to nature even with the city around the area. The bathroom was surprisingly kept decently clean. It was still a bit dirty but overall okay.
Trail conditions & character
“I like this park in particular because it has a clean bathroom so if at any time my child or myself has to use the restroom I don't have to leave in order to do so.”
“I figured it was a weekend and an absolutely beautiful spring day so I suggest arriving early to get a parking spot.”
“I figured it was a weekend and an absolutely beautiful spring day so I suggest arriving early to get a parking spot.”
“It is nice because there is a lot of shade.”
“This trail has both gravel and asphalt.”
“It is also easily accessible from the Bala-Cynwyd trail.”
Plan your run at Bala Cynwyd Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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