HomeRhode IslandWoonsocket › Cold Spring Park

Cold Spring Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 437 Google reviews · Running trail in Woonsocket, Rhode Island · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Cold Spring 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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

Sports options from basketball to softball, plus a fishing spot, picnic areas, and a toddler-friendly playground.

What runners say about Cold Spring Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (437 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“However, props to Woonsocket for keeping that park up to par, clean and in good condition.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful spot to end that section of the bike path!”

Very nice park for all seasons...has lots of walking trails that are paved, lots of shaded areas, very nice playground, there are baseball fields and a paved put-in for the river. In the winter, there are plenty of hills to slide down on your favorite snow glider.

★★★★★ — Christina , Aug 2022

Pleasant place to be. Kids, boys and girls can have fun and there is cycling and walking track for adults. Tennis and basketball courts are very well maintained. Kids playing area is clean and friendly.

★★★★★ — Sunil , Jun 2023

Is a nice park, it has a playground for kids to play in, a basketball court, softball field, a walk way, as well as bike path to ride your bike and is all along the river. The softball field and basketball playground could use a little love , Is a nice place. Along this path I walk an hour and it.

★★★★★ — Cesar , Sep 2025

This is a 4 min drive from home. I love to take my grand children here with my pup. During the summer months, I wait until sundown, or even late evening to take the dog. I let him run a few laps off leak within the enclosed baseball fields.

★★★★★ — Cary , May 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 437 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful spot to end that section of the bike path!”

More trails like this →

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“During the summer months, I wait until sundown, or even late evening to take the dog.”

More trails like this →

🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“has lots of walking trails that are paved, lots of shaded areas, very nice playground, there are baseball fields and a paved put-in for the river.”

More trails like this →

🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The park is kept clean & has a porta-john.”

More trails like this →

🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

More trails like this →

Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

More trails like this →

Plan your run at Cold Spring 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitewoonsocketri.org
  • Phone(401) 767-9287

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Cold Spring Park

Harris Ave, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Get directions

Running trails near Woonsocket

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Globe Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 23 reviews

Woonsocket, RI

1.4 miles away

Blackstone Gorge

4.7 ★★★★★ 976 reviews

Blackstone, MA

Natural surfaceScenic

Park with a hiking trail featuring dramatic views of the river below from the cliffs.

1.5 miles away

High Rocks Gorge conservation area

3 ★★★☆☆ 1 reviews

North Smithfield, RI

1.5 miles away

Cass Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 568 reviews

Woonsocket, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly park with 2 playgrounds, trails, ball fields and fishing ponds.

1.9 miles away

River's Edge Recreation Complex

4.5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews

Woonsocket, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a playground, trails, a dog park, and opportunities for soccer, picnics, and fishing.

2.0 miles away

Booth Pond Conservation Area Trailhead

4.3 ★★★★☆ 15 reviews

North Smithfield, RI

2.3 miles away

All running trails in Woonsocket, RI →

Nearby towns

Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.