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Carpenter Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 271 Google reviews · Running trail in Horsham, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Carpenter 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.
Calm greenspace offering basketball courts, volleyball courts, a playground and walking paths.
What runners say about Carpenter Park
“The athletic courts are extremely well maintained as well as the open spaces.”
“A Breath of Fresh Air: [Park Name] is a Walker's Delight Carpenter park truly stands out as an exceptional destination for anyone looking to enjoy a peaceful and invigorating walk.”
Nice place to walk. The only thing that I don't like is on the park rules sign it says, no dogs! And people disrespect and bring them anyhow when there is a dog park down the street.
This park is always a great one to visit. The athletic courts are extremely well maintained as well as the open spaces. The trail along the outside is a convenient 1 mile loop making exercise easier. Beautiful mature trees, while still being open to play sports and run on the grass.
Lots of different activities for the whole family. There are basketball courts, a nice kids playground, picnic tables and LOTS of walking/running. There are also geocaches in numerous places. A short walk away are ballfields. All in all, a great place for the family.
Beautiful park with a lovely walking trail. Worth a visit if you have a little free time and want to enjoy nature
Trail conditions & character
“Nice little park with a walkins/running circuit, ball-diamond, volleyball nets, soccer fields, small playground, pavillion, and restrooms.”
“Two different parking areas, so check the other just around the corner if the first looks full!”
“The only thing that I don't like is on the park rules sign it says, no dogs!”
“Terrific location, lots of space, courts, sand pit/volleyball, and a nice 1 mile loop trail.”
Plan your run at Carpenter Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance1 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehorshamrec.com
- Phone(215) 643-3131
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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