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Dartmouth Regional Park & Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Running trail in Dartmouth, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Confirmed from Dartmouth Regional Park & Trails' 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.

Dog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about Dartmouth Regional Park & Trails

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (54 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Dog park not used in day very much , least it was clean .”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Gorgeous new playground, huge, cool spot in the forest!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Great place for family fun and fresh air and peaceful place with no worries whatsoever.”

Nice playground all newly redone. Has basketball court baseball fields and more. Theres also a recreation area with large covered Pavillion and pinic tables. Theres a long path to get to the main area with lots of parking. Along the drive in theres smaller activities including a dog park.

★★★★☆ — Kira , Jun 2025

Grew up right down the street from this park! I have spent a countless amount of hours on the basketball courts. Early mornings and after work. A great dog park was added to it recently. Nice walking trails in the back, baseball and football fields, volleyball, swings and a playground. Something for everyone here!

★★★★★ — Ryan , Mar 2020

Beautiful, super clean..hiking, biking, playground, all around a great find

★★★★★ — Janice , Dec 2020

Great park, with a basketball court, pickle ball court, volley ball court (w/ sand) ample parking, a space for grilling a dog park, and I believe multiple trails. The gps will lead you to the road NOT the park, just turn left or right onto the road and drive down a 1/4mi to get to the main area

★★★★★ — Explorethee , Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 54 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 11 mentions

“Great park, with a basketball court, pickle ball court, volley ball court (w/ sand) ample parking, a space for grilling a dog park, and I believe multiple trails.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Great park, with a basketball court, pickle ball court, volley ball court (w/ sand) ample parking, a space for grilling a dog park, and I believe multiple trails.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Great place for family fun and fresh air and peaceful place with no worries whatsoever.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Dartmouth Regional Park & Trails

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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitetown.dartmouth.ma.us
  • Phone(508) 910-1812
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–7 PM
Thursday 9 AM–7 PM
Friday 9 AM–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–7 PM
Sunday 9 AM–7 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 Dartmouth Regional Park & Trails

443 Old Fall River Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747

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DNRT Paskamansett Woods

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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.