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Ellis Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · Running trail in Pottstown, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ellis Woods 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.
Recreational area featuring playgrounds, plus tennis courts, jogging trails and a library kiosk.
What runners say about Ellis Woods Park
“This is a well maintained park with a variety of short trails (longest might be a mile).”
“The beautiful nature trail alongside this park provided a 68 foot elevation change with slight hills, stones in natural path.”
“A small quiet park tucked away in a remote area.”
This is a well maintained park with a variety of short trails (longest might be a mile). There are two playgrounds for varying age children and tables with cover from the weather. There are also pickleball courts, small crushed stone walking track, plenty of parking, and a restroom.
Very beautiful park. Well kept and clean. Nice track and entrance into the woods (trail), hiking. Enjoyed the area this morning very much. Tennis and basketball courts. Outhouse. Pavilion, 4 picnic tables that seat about 8 adults each. Electrical outlets at the four corners.
Nice little park with plenty of parking and seating areas including a shed with picnic tables, two playgrounds for kids, the Little Free Library kiosk, a basketball court, a tennis court, and a few loop trails. The farm trail was the longest and it had medium difficulty level for kids I would add.
The beautiful nature trail alongside this park provided a 68 foot elevation change with slight hills, stones in natural path. Trail ran alongside pigeon creek and a farm. There is a nice size paved parking lot with a large playground, pavillion, pickleball court and a basketball court.
Trail conditions & character
“The beautiful nature trail alongside this park provided a 68 foot elevation change with slight hills, stones in natural path.”
“Have had a few great walks here with our kids and dogs, fun easy trails that are no issues for all of us.”
“There is a nice size paved parking lot with a large playground, pavillion, pickleball court and a basketball court.”
“There are also pickleball courts, small crushed stone walking track, plenty of parking, and a restroom.”
“There are also pickleball courts, small crushed stone walking track, plenty of parking, and a restroom.”
Plan your run at Ellis Woods Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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.
- Websiteeastcoventry-pa.gov
- Phone+1 610-495-5443
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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