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Crystal Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 249 Google reviews · Running trail in Hopewell, Virginia · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Crystal Lake 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.
Clean, family-friendly recreational area with playgrounds, trails and a pond.
What runners say about Crystal Lake Park
“The park is kept fairly clean minus the trashcans directly in front of the pond.”
The park is kept fairly clean minus the trashcans directly in front of the pond. But overall it's really nice. The trail they have that wraps the pnd is a nice, relaxful walk and is also kept fairly well. Which is impressive considering it remains as a hangout area for after school kids from the high school.
Nice clean park, great place to walk and get some fresh air. Also provide safe and clean playground for children.
Take our two year old here all the time to run around the track, watch turtles, and play on the playground. Other than people trashing it by having cookouts etc. It's a very nice place
Beautiful spot to walk. Small creek for kids to play as well as toddler playground. The Hopewell Parks and Rec dept host a few events here throughout the year.
Trail conditions & character
“Playground us sand al over though and bathroom could be full of spiders.”
Plan your run at Crystal Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- Websitehopewellva.gov
- Phone+1 804-541-2353
- Social Instagram
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