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Dutterer Family Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 146 Google reviews · Running trail in Westminster, Maryland · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dutterer Family 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 with a playground, basketball court, and pavilion, plus picnic tables.
What runners say about Dutterer Family Park
“I used to be a nanny so I’m a tough critic of playgrounds 😅😆Super safe area, clean and looks amazing for picnics/outdoor activities.”
“The park was family friendly, clean, set up nicely even with playground.”
Nice park for elementary school kids. They removed the toddler equipment during the upgrade so preschoolers have less to do. Good walking paved paths and a nice basketball court. The pavilion could use some work, and the bathrooms are never open.
Sutter park is really nice. It has lots of climbing stuff for kids, a walking track and baseball fields. In the track is also painted hip scotch, 4 corners, and other games for kids to play. It's very well maintained as well!
Nice park to stop by. We were in the area and had some extra time so decided to let the kids run off some energy. Wish there were more swings and a soft top (has the wood chips) but overall a decent playground area.
Lots of space to run around. Nice playground. My 9 -10 age group had fun.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place to eat your Rockin' Dogs on a rainy day!”
“The pavilion could use some work, and the bathrooms are never open.”
Plan your run at Dutterer Family 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
- 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.
- Websitewestminstermd.gov
- Phone(410) 751-5501
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–8 PM |
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