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Cedar Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 187 Google reviews · Running trail in Allentown, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cedar Creek 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.
Relaxed park offering creekside walking/jogging trails, gardens, picnic areas & a playground.
What runners say about Cedar Creek Park
“Allentown has the most beautiful and well kept parks that I've had the pleasure of walking in.”
“Beautiful park in the neighborhood with a beautiful picturesque rose garden often the chosen place for wedding pictures and then some.”
“Very peaceful, fun to take a cool shallow dip in the creek with the kids/dogs and picnicing beside it is a must during nicer weather!”
The walking path is a great place to go for a stroll. Very beautiful and clean. You can also pick a tree and have a picnic if that's your thing. There's also a flower garden that is simple beautiful. Many people go there to take all sorts of pictures. It is a very lovely place.
What a pretty park. I live in Rochester NY, but drove down to spend a couple days in Allentown/Scranton for some events that were happening. Had some time to kill in Allentown, so I figured I’d take a nice walk at whatever park had the highest rating. And I can definitely see why this one does!
Great walking / running loop in Allentown. Clean paved paths. Picnic tables on one side. Rose gardens on the other. Flooding can occur & create muddy conditions at times. Photos are from an April 2022 visit.
Great park to walk around and enjoy the beautiful flowers and trees. Nice level walking path. Dogs allowed on leash only - pick up after your pet. Check out the flowers and foliage in every season!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park in the neighborhood with a beautiful picturesque rose garden often the chosen place for wedding pictures and then some.”
“Very peaceful, fun to take a cool shallow dip in the creek with the kids/dogs and picnicing beside it is a must during nicer weather!”
“Very peaceful, fun to take a cool shallow dip in the creek with the kids/dogs and picnicing beside it is a must during nicer weather!”
“A great park for recreation, featuring water stations and plenty of space for activities.”
Plan your run at Cedar Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(610) 437-7757
Hours
| Monday | 5:59 AM–8:59 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:59 AM–8:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:59 AM–8:59 PM |
| Thursday | 5:59 AM–8:59 PM |
| Friday | 5:59 AM–8:59 PM |
| Saturday | 5:59 AM–8:59 PM |
| Sunday | 5:59 AM–8:59 PM |
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