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Brayton Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · Running trail in Cranston, Rhode Island · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brayton 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.
Park featuring baseball, softball fields and a playground.
What runners say about Brayton Park
“Great park and a ton of childhood memories here just an all around well kept facility”
“Some people just sit in their cars and enjoy nature and the shade.”
Very pleasant atmosphere with a handful of baseball fields and a playground. Perfect for watching a little league softball game or walking around the perimeter of the park on a gorgeous, sunny day. Wish I had a facility this cool that was closer to me.
This park is within walking distance. It has a walking track, softball fields with a concession stand during games, and a playground. Parking is adequate, though during softball tournaments, it fills up fast. The park is well-kept and clean.
Fantastic public park with playground, 3 softball fields, walking track, plenty of parking and a good amount of grassy, tree lined areas maintaining the natural aesthetic of the location.
Good place to relax at lunch. Lots of people walk the loop around the park. Some people just sit in their cars and enjoy nature and the shade.
Trail conditions & character
“Some people just sit in their cars and enjoy nature and the shade.”
“Parking is adequate, though during softball tournaments, it fills up fast.”
Plan your run at Brayton 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitem.facebook.com
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
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