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Chapin Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 191 Google reviews · Running trail in Bangor, Maine · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Chapin 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.
Paved walking trails through a grassy space, plus a play area with slides and swings.
What runners say about Chapin Park
“It's well kept and has a lovely park the kids love to use.”
“It's very beautiful has a great path to walk around the park and a place for your kids to play!”
“A Paved path around the perimeter allows for measured walks in a peaceful residential atmosphere with a elementary school next door.”
I spend so much time here with the kids. The play structures seem to never get old and there is so much space for them to run around. I love finding a shady tree to read a book while the kids hav fun. Bangor's neighborhood parks are the best!
Large grassy area compliments a decent, newer style playground. A Paved path around the perimeter allows for measured walks in a peaceful residential atmosphere with a elementary school next door.
What a beautiful quiet clean well manicured park. The playground here for the kids is super impressive and the free open space to roam and run is nothing short of awesome. Very easy to get to and easy parking up and down every street. We are really enjoying this quiet place of Bangor!
Green park, lots of trees. Walk there EVERY day, weather permitting. Love the smooth blacktop sidewalk around the park, and it is surrounded by some of the most homes I have ever seen. Great scenery for a long walk!
Trail conditions & character
“Nice little park, great to bring kids and grandkids to play on the small playground at one end, great for walking dogs.”
“Fantastic park to bring the family, with waterfalls and a water fountain and plenty of trails for a quick walk.”
“A Paved path around the perimeter allows for measured walks in a peaceful residential atmosphere with a elementary school next door.”
“Very easy to get to and easy parking up and down every street.”
“A Paved path around the perimeter allows for measured walks in a peaceful residential atmosphere with a elementary school next door.”
“Fantastic park to bring the family, with waterfalls and a water fountain and plenty of trails for a quick walk.”
Plan your run at Chapin 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 trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebangorparksandrec.com
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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