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Cousler Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,052 Google reviews · Running trail in York, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Cousler 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.

PavedScenicRestrooms

Large, popular park with a small lake & sports fields, plus running/biking paths & a playground.

What runners say about Cousler Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2,052 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Very clean with bathrooms close by the play areas.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Beautiful park so much to do the benches are dedicated to someone you have trees and information on them I enjoyed it will definitely go back the Baby Shower was awesome”

I enjoyed such a pleasant surprise while visiting this lovely park. The grounds are gorgeous. Beautifully manicured, fully stocked with recreational supplies, and peppered with friendly folks engaged in various fun activities: walking, running basketball, baseball... and more.

★★★★★ — Jeanine , Jul 2025

Wonderful park for the whole family. 3 total playground areas to help seperate the little ones from the bigger kids. A lot of great walking trails marked with distance. Several field for sports. Several full working bathrooms and many pavilions for family gatherings.

★★★★★ — Josh , Jul 2022

Gorgeous park! Beautiful views and a small fishing pond and stage, great walking trails. Managed to see a big fish and catch and release a decent sized guy! We saw frogs, crawfish, sunfish, bass, and tons of birds. Great little nature spot in York.

★★★★★ — Megan , Jul 2022

I LOVE this park! Beautiful grounds, a pond, lots of fun specific sport/activities areas. Great children's area. Pet friendly. Picnic areas. Community events. Lots of parking. Restrooms. My favorite part is a wonderful 1.4 mile paved walking loop.

★★★★★ — Rtm , Nov 2025

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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 10 mentions

“Beautiful park so much to do the benches are dedicated to someone you have trees and information on them I enjoyed it will definitely go back the Baby Shower was awesome”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“The public restrooms were a huge bonus, as well as the fenced in play area.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“4 mile paved walking loop.”

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Plan your run at Cousler 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Phone(714) 887-4114

Hours

Monday 8 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday 8 AM–9 PM
Friday 8 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday 8 AM–9 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 Cousler Park

1060 Church Rd, York, PA 17404

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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.