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Coes Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 716 Google reviews · Running trail in Worcester, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Coes 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.
Relaxing playground featuring swings and picnic tables, along with views of the pond.
What runners say about Coes Park
“The park is accessible, it has parking, very clean, it has a view to enjoy while the little ones enjoy.”
“It is rather exposed to sunshine so it may be too hot to use on summer afternoons, but the hiking path is shaded with plenty of scenic stops.”
“A wonderful complex suitable for people of all ages, but particularly with families with young children.”
Awesome! Beautiful view with an amazing walking trail from the park along and around the pond. My 7 year old son LOVED it.! But being summer vacation and late afternoon, it was pretty packed. We didn't get to test out some of the really popular equipment because they were always in use.
Beautiful park. My 5 year old autistic child uses a wheelchair for longer distances and loved going on the boardwalk. We saw a crane fishing in the dam, which was wicked cool. I wish this park was closer to home!
The kids and i love coming here. I love the nice breeze from the water from Coes pond, and the seating area is nice for picnics, and i absolutely love the new walking path they just made. Its great for a walk, for people to go fishing, for get togethers and more. Its really nice.
A great handicap accessible playground area and walking path along Coe's reservoir. It is rather exposed to sunshine so it may be too hot to use on summer afternoons, but the hiking path is shaded with plenty of scenic stops.
Trail conditions & character
“It is rather exposed to sunshine so it may be too hot to use on summer afternoons, but the hiking path is shaded with plenty of scenic stops.”
“The park is accessible, it has parking, very clean, it has a view to enjoy while the little ones enjoy.”
“A short path leads to the edge of the Coes Reservoir and a path —- one way leading to a beach area and the other to a boardwalk (terminating at Columbus Park).”
“The park is accessible, it has parking, very clean, it has a view to enjoy while the little ones enjoy.”
Plan your run at Coes Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- Distance5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteworcesterma.gov
- Phone(508) 799-1190
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
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