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Cashman Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 582 Google reviews · Running trail in Newburyport, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Cashman 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Riverfront park featuring a nautical-themed playground & a boat launch, plus sports fields & courts.

What runners say about Cashman Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (582 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Beautiful, clean park by the water and rail trail.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Cashman Park in the fall is a beautiful place to sit by the water and have some Pizzas from Nicks Pizza which is right around the corner.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“There's a nice walking trail along the river that connects to the rail trail, plenty of benches and it's great for all ages.”

✅ Cashman Park – Newburyport, MA 🌅 Waterfront Views – Stunning location right along the Merrimack River. 🛝 Playground Fun – Modern play structures for kids of all ages. 🚲 Bike Path Access – Connects to the Clipper City Rail Trail for biking and walking. ⚽ Sports Fields – Open space for soccer, baseball, and more.

★★★★★ — Laura , Jul 2025

Good size waterfront park with plenty of parking and waterfront walkway. Plenty of benches to sit in sun or shade. Good for Boat watching, people watching and Bird watching in the summer.

★★★★☆ — Kristen , Jun 2025

Very pretty place to take a walk, watch sunset, and look at the boats on the water.

★★★★☆ — Z , Aug 2025

I love this park. There's a nice walking trail along the river that connects to the rail trail, plenty of benches and it's great for all ages. Plenty of green space to kick back for a picnic and watch ducks, a tennis and basketball court and a great playground with three areas for kids of all ages.

★★★★★ — Adrienne , May 2018

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 12 mentions

“Cashman Park in the fall is a beautiful place to sit by the water and have some Pizzas from Nicks Pizza which is right around the corner.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“There’s a baseball diamond, tennis courts, basketball courts, restrooms and free parking.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“He will bring the dogs to let them play in the big field and a lot of times their kids playing in the playground.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Public bathrooms, tennis courts, basketball, the rail trail, watch the bridge go up and boats come through in the summer months.”

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Plan your run at Cashman 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Cashman Park

Sally Snyder Way, Newburyport, MA 01950

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.