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Dean Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 282 Google reviews · Running trail in Manassas, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dean 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.
Dog-friendly park featuring paths for walking and biking plus sporting areas including baseball and soccer.
What runners say about Dean Park
“It was so clean and well equipped with everything needed for having an amazing day there.”
Pretty good walking/running trail. Saw this family of geese and chicks.
Always a quiet place to explore, walk, troll, jog, or simply enjoying what nature has to offer
The walking trail is paved, with forks and scattered benches. Overall a very nice trail for walking or running, solo or with friends/families. There’s also plenty of wildlife to see and diverse foliage! A few more benches would be nice. My family also appreciates the well kept dog park.
This park has been a real life saver since moving to the area. My dogs love the park and there are quite a few nice paths for a decent hike. It really is the perfect spot to let your dogs be free!
Trail conditions & character
“If you need to take your dogs out or going for a stroll or play tennis, soccer or just to hang out, is nice.”
“There is also a good amount of bathrooms and parking spaces.”
“Parking, benches, picnic tables, paved paths for strollers, runners, walkers.”
“Parking, benches, picnic tables, paved paths for strollers, runners, walkers.”
“Parking, benches, picnic tables, paved paths for strollers, runners, walkers.”
Plan your run at Dean 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — 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.
- Websitemanassascity.org
- Phone(703) 257-8453
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
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