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Dean Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,141 Google reviews · Running trail in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- 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.
City park containing a pond, bandstand, picnic area, playground & outdoor sports facilities.
What runners say about Dean Park
“The park is well maintained and have three separate parking areas.”
“Good walking trails, a beautiful pond, children's playing areas and plenty of parking.”
“Beautiful area with easy walking trail around the pond.”
Dean park is the main park of SHREWSBURY town. I love going here for my walk any time of the day as it is near to where I stay. There is the main pond with so many geese whom you can see throughout the year. They claim there is a fountain but I haven’t seen it working in the last two years that is very disappointing.
Such a nice place for all ages. Kids play area is nicely built. Tennis courts are well maintained. Walking lanes are so good for a nice evening walk. Overall a very good park to spend your evening.
I went to this place along with my granddaughter. The playground is very safe and thoughtfully designed. There is a gate that latches so that when parents are visiting or discussing with others, the children cannot run out.
Nice neighborhood park for all ages. Good walking trails, a beautiful pond, children's playing areas and plenty of parking.
Trail conditions & character
“Good walking trails, a beautiful pond, children's playing areas and plenty of parking.”
“Good walking trails, a beautiful pond, children's playing areas and plenty of parking.”
Plan your run at Dean Park
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 — reported by runners
- Websiteshrewsburyma.gov
- Phone+1 508-841-8503
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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