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Central Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 425 Google reviews · Running trail in Clinton, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Central 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.
Small park featuring shady trees, benches, a fountain and a sculpture honoring Spanish War vets.
What runners say about Central Park
“A very small but beautiful and well maintained green space in the middle of the city.”
“This is a beautiful park to just walk around in, pretty calm in the day but there's enough around to feel lively.”
“On a hot sunny day you can find shade under the trees.”
Great place to relax or walk around with the beautiful trees. It is well tended to the grass was cut and clean, well manicured. A lot of 🐕 dogs and most were respectful for picking up after them, which is the owners responsibility. Great job for the people who take care of it.
This is a really nice park for walking and exercise. Extremely safe being right next to the Clinton Police Station. I believe that people are not allowed to be there after the sin goes down. But as any park that's normal. I like the water fountain and the trees make for awesome photos with the kids.
A lot of great open space and beautifully groomed grounds. Paved Outer Edge so that you can walk and get exercise. Lots of beautiful trees and friendly people. It's a great place for the kids to run but there is no playground or any type of structure for the kids to play on.
Beautiful park! Everyone is friendly! We visit here on hot days so our dog won’t get overheated. Lots of shade and beautiful large trees! They even have dog poop stations to make it convenient to pick up your dogs poop. Excellent small park!
Trail conditions & character
“I'm not a dog owner but I like the fact people can bring their dogs,however some folks are not very responsible in their cleanup efforts which is too bad.”
“This is a beautiful park to just walk around in, pretty calm in the day but there's enough around to feel lively.”
“On a hot sunny day you can find shade under the trees.”
“I like the water fountain and the trees make for awesome photos with the kids.”
Plan your run at Central 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteclintonrec.org
- Phone+1 978-365-4140
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6 pm |
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