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Cascade Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 912 Google reviews · Running trail in Bangor, Maine · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Cascade 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.
Scenic park featuring a picnic area & fountain, plus trails through a variety of pine trees.
What runners say about Cascade Park
“The whole place was well maintained and totally free of rubbish.”
“One of its most captivating features is the stunning series of waterfalls, which provide a soothing soundtrack as you explore the park.”
“Cascade Park is a serene oasis right in the heart of town, offering a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle.”
Beautiful place for a walk or a stop to have lunch. So fun and relaxing. Especially great on a hot day. We had a great time exploring this little gem!
Pleasantly quiet and well kept. Found this by accident. The day we walked around it was very quiet and peaceful. A great place to relax and or take a walk or walk your pet. Picnic tables available throughout as well as a gazebo.
This is one of my favorite places in Bangor to bring my dog! There is a fountain, waterfall, benches around the walking trails to sit down on and a porta-potty which a lot of places don’t have.
The park is gorgeous. Plenty of park benches to sit on a few picnic tables and a walking trail. It has a gazebo to look at however no seating. The huge disappointment is the water fountains are not running. I just posted a few pics.
Trail conditions & character
“One of its most captivating features is the stunning series of waterfalls, which provide a soothing soundtrack as you explore the park.”
“Cascade Park is a serene oasis right in the heart of town, offering a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle.”
“Bring your friends, bring your dogs, bring your partners and yourself and set off on a tiny hike up to the top of there waterfall area, where all of the water has conjugated.”
“A small but very nice park with a water fountain feature and a couple of Man constructed cascading waterfalls.”
“There is a fountain, waterfall, benches around the walking trails to sit down on and a porta-potty which a lot of places don’t have.”
Plan your run at Cascade Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebangormaine.gov
- Phone+1 207-992-4490
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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