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Columbus Park: Outdoor Track
4.5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Running trail in Boston, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Columbus Park: Outdoor Track'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.
What runners say about Columbus Park: Outdoor Track
Joe Moakley field is beautifully set in an area with a beachfront. It's in the center of a hustling area that is heavy with traffic. It has sports grounds, playgrounds and so much more. The heart of the South side of Boston but great place to go.
Nice field, did quite a few events here. Just be careful walking in the grass area. Might end up stepping on some chocolate surprises.
Great park for running, has a water fountain for drinking at the end too.
Trail conditions & character
“Playground, walking trail, dog park and plenty of parking”
“Great park for running, has a water fountain for drinking at the end too.”
Plan your run at Columbus Park: Outdoor Track
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- Websiteboston.gov
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11:30 PM |
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