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Benzinger Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 200 Google reviews · Running trail in St Marys, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Benzinger 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.
What runners say about Benzinger Park
“But nonetheless it’s still a beautiful and well maintained park.”
“Very beautiful and amazing Park along with the heart of the locals that go there and also excellent service of the people that take care of the park”
Went walking on this beautiful day. Watched the little league baseball game as I walked by. Listened to the good music that was playing. Met a lady and her beatiful dog Daisy. Saw a couple of boys walking in the water. I told them that they had the right idea walking in the cool water.
Great Park! I was here over Easter for the Bunny Hop 5k, which was a great success! There are great facility including pavilions, basketball courts, baseball fields, playground, etc. There is also a really nice walking trail, and concession stand. The restrooms are also very nice.
Great place to take young children to let them run off their extra energy. I would highly recommend this park for anyone with children.
This is my favorite park in Saint Marys. I prefer it in the winter because it’s not busy then and we often have the park to ourselves and a few others brave enough to walk in the cold. There is a nice path that loops around the entire park and you can really get your steps in.
Trail conditions & character
“Last year the park spent some time and money on this trail as a lot of people use it for walking, riding bikes or walking their dogs.”
“There is also a creek for fun water play and the restrooms are cleaned”
Plan your run at Benzinger 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 814-834-7551
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10:30 pm |
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