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Becca Lilly Neighborhood Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Takoma Park, Maryland · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Not reported
Distance: Not reported
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Becca Lilly Neighborhood 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.

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Stroller / ADAWater

What runners say about Becca Lilly Neighborhood Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (42 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

A good park for families and childeren. There is a creek and various playground equipment. There are tables, but the water fountain is often broken, which can be a pain for some. Some of the equipment is slightly run down, but still fine.

★★★★☆ — Cedric , Jan 2018

Playground adjacent stroll with paved walkways connected to some off-road tributaries, on this day too muddy to explore. Nearby residential homes give the area a sense of safe haven but not good if seeking a more remote outdoor experience.

★★★★★ — Green , Apr 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 42 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.

🚰 Water fountains

“There are tables, but the water fountain is often broken, which can be a pain for some.”

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♿ Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Becca Lilly Neighborhood Park

The practical stuff

AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Websitemontgomeryparks.org
Phone(301) 650-2600
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Hours

Monday	6 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday	6 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday	6 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday	6 AM–7:30 PM
Friday	6 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday	6 AM–7:30 PM
Sunday	6 AM–7:30 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 Becca Lilly Neighborhood Park

7330 Glenside Dr, Takoma Park, MD 20912

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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.