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Boot Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 179 Google reviews · Running trail in West Chester, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Boot Road 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.
Paved green space with playground areas, baseball and softball fields.
What runners say about Boot Road Park
“It also has a decent playground for the kids and well kept ball fields, though those are locked up normally.”
Love walking here. Well maintained, clean and nice path. My experience has been disappointing lately as other visitors are not practicing social distancing. I politely move over and around as others walk in large groups or jog down the middle of the path.
This jewel of a park his very well maintained. This park is very accessible: it has many handicap parking spaces and the trail is paved with offshoots that go to the ball fields and the picnic pavillion. This is park has two playground sets: one for younger children and one for ages 5 plus.
This is perfect place for a quick aerobic exercise. There is a nice walking trail around the park, we typically take 2 loops in about 20 minutes. Not too crowded. Always parking space. You can enjoy seating on a grass or one one of many benches. There is also a connecting road from park to a nearby group of houses.
It has paved paths around the park for running, walking, etc. Also it has a decent play area for children.
Trail conditions & character
“Unfortunately when I went there was some bicyclist riding not only on the trail but also in the parking lot and over the lawns, some people have no manners unfortunately.”
“This park is very accessible: it has many handicap parking spaces and the trail is paved with offshoots that go to the ball fields and the picnic pavillion.”
“The path runs in a decent loop that is just shy of 1k, so 6 laps and you have a good practice 5k with a warm-up and cool down.”
“Clean bathrooms are appreiated, especially on cold winter walks.”
“This park is very accessible: it has many handicap parking spaces and the trail is paved with offshoots that go to the ball fields and the picnic pavillion.”
Plan your run at Boot Road Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewestwhiteland.org
- Phone(610) 363-9525
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–7 PM |
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