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Childs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 283 Google reviews · Running trail in Northampton, Massachusetts · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Childs 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.
Landscaped park, open seasonally, featuring manicured lawns, formal flower gardens & natural ponds.
What runners say about Childs Park
“Very well maintained lawns and trees and heavily used by the community so it's very safe.”
“I saw lots of birds and squirrels among the beautiful October colored trees.”
“There was plenty of room, wasn't crowded and very well maintained and peaceful”
“great place to walk the dog, play Frisbee, lounge on a blanket etc.”
I love Childs Park so much! I see such a wide array of people using it from retired people having a meet up, day camps looking at the garden or people walking their dogs. The flower garden is beautiful. My kids love looking at the frogs and turtles in the lily pond. Every town should have a Childs Park.
Beautiful park to walk around and look at the lovely gardens. I love that we can bring our dog for a walk here.
Beautiful park to bring kids, walk your dog, or just sit in the grass. Super clean and well maintained! Beautiful roses and flowers too! You can even have small weddings here for a modest fee. Perfect for picnics.
Nice place. Great for a late winter dog walk. People I passed were either friendly or kept to themselves. And then you find cut flowers stuffed into the remnants of a snow bank, just to keep things interesting
Trail conditions & character
“I saw lots of birds and squirrels among the beautiful October colored trees.”
“I see such a wide array of people using it from retired people having a meet up, day camps looking at the garden or people walking their dogs.”
“There was plenty of room, wasn't crowded and very well maintained and peaceful”
Plan your run at Childs Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitechildspark.org
- Phone+1 413-584-1991
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–5 pm |
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