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Benson Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,149 Google reviews · Running trail in Hudson, New Hampshire · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Benson 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.
Roomy park featuring forest space with trails plus a playground & small animal farm.
What runners say about Benson Park
“The park is clean, well-maintained, and has a really peaceful atmosphere.”
“There's lots of greenspace, Picnic tables, Walking trails, Walking path, Beautiful trees, and especially Beautiful birds, turtle, fishes, rabbits.”
“The park is clean, well-maintained, and has a really peaceful atmosphere.”
“The playground is excellent and engaging for children (our grandchildren loved it), and the trails and green spaces are pleasant and fun for all ages.”
I LOVE COMING HERE. I hike hereal.ost every day. The trails are awesome. The farm trail is by far the greatest. It's a piece of history and for some their childhood. It's so beautiful. I cannot wait to get fall photos. 100/10 oh and the owls and blue herons love making an appearance.
This park was beautiful, interesting, and tranquil. Went one morning early looking for a place to stretch our legs and let the kids play, and ended up exploring and hiking the trails. Found it fascinating that this used to be a zoo, and that you can still see many of the old exhibits.
Some years ago, this was Benson's Wild Animal Park and Zoo. It was transformed into a free public space. The playground is excellent and engaging for children (our grandchildren loved it), and the trails and green spaces are pleasant and fun for all ages.
Great park to walk around. Plenty of parking and benches to sit and relax. A lot of wildlife to watch. Good place to go birding. Does get little crowded in the summer months.
Trail conditions & character
“Welcome to Benson Park on a Spring Day, the kids are rolling down the hills overlooking the playground and the dogs are walking their owners down the paths around the ponds.”
“Welcome to Benson Park on a Spring Day, the kids are rolling down the hills overlooking the playground and the dogs are walking their owners down the paths around the ponds.”
“The park is clean, well-maintained, and has a really peaceful atmosphere.”
“Restrooms are clean, and a nice playground for the kids.”
“They have lots of parking, but entrance needs paying attention to the road because i almost miss it everytime.”
Plan your run at Benson 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehudsonnh.gov
- Phone+1 603-886-6018
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–9 pm |
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