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Barnard Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 134 Google reviews · Running trail in Goffstown, New Hampshire · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Barnard 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.

Outdoor rec area featuring tennis courts, playgrounds and basketball courts.

What runners say about Barnard Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (134 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“Decent park pretty well kept place to enjoy a day by the pool and basketball court tennis courts shelter if it rains small playground.”

The park is nice and has a good playground, shaded pavilion for picnics, sometimes free concerts in the summer, volleyball court, track for walking/running. The public pool is large, well-maintained and clean. The lifeguard staff is friendly and professional.

★★★★★ — Robert , Jul 2019

Great place to park close to Goffstown Rail Trail. Also has Porto potty to use before you hit the trail. It's located right where the trail starts so it's very convenient.

★★★★★ — Janet , Nov 2024

It is a great place to take young kids to play. There's also a public pool. There's also a track for running. Basketball courts also and tennis courts.

★★★★★ — Peter , Jun 2025

Nice local park, track & fields plus rail trail access across the street

★★★★☆ — Nh , Oct 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 134 reviews →

Plan your run at Barnard 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.
  • Websitegoffstownnh.gov
  • Phone(603) 497-3003
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 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 Barnard Park

9 Barnard Ln, Goffstown, NH 03045

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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.