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Edward S. Alekel Veterans Memorial Park aka Milk St. Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 244 Google reviews · Running trail in Methuen, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Edward S. Alekel Veterans Memorial Park aka Milk St. 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.
Kids' park with ball fields, paved trails, basketball courts, picnic tables and a playground.
What runners say about Edward S. Alekel Veterans Memorial Park aka Milk St. Park
“Very clean and great space for everyone.”
“Awesome trails to walk or run or jog, by yourself is so peaceful but with a partner is such a beautiful setting to unwind and relax!”
This was a great park to go to for a walk and enjoy an unexpected warm day. For the most part it was clean. My little one enjoyed the play areas. I tried to keep him in his appropriate area but he kept going to the older child section which even for me I thought it was to high so you really have to watch your child.
This park is so peaceful excellent to go walk your dogs or just to get your steps whatever you choose this place is great for it...
It was a nice short walk, paved. Lots of poison ivy around the sides but wide enough to stay clear.
My kids love this park .. They call it the dinosaur park because when you walk in the back through all the trees it feels as if dinosaurs could be living there . Great for quality family time and lots of fun!
Trail conditions & character
“Parking lot is crowded if there is a game though.”
“Some paved hiking trails in the back side of the park.”
“Awesome trails to walk or run or jog, by yourself is so peaceful but with a partner is such a beautiful setting to unwind and relax!”
“This park is also near the Loop and other business areas In Methuen.”
Plan your run at Edward S. Alekel Veterans Memorial Park aka Milk St. 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitemethuenma.myrec.com
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Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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