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Emmaus Community Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 765 Google reviews · Running trail in Emmaus, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Emmaus Community 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-friendlyRestrooms

Large city park with picnic pavilions, a summertime outdoor swimming pool & sports fields & courts.

What runners say about Emmaus Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (765 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Other than that, clean facilities and the pavillions were nice.”

Much bigger than I expected! There for a graduation in the amphitheater. Pool, baseball and soccer fields with walk paths that appear to connect it all. Only down side, no dogs

★★★★☆ — Beth , Jun 2025

Great place, very well cared for. The children's play equipment has signs saying ages 5 to 12. Our 2 yo still thought it was fun. Short paved Walking trails around, and a little wooden bridge over a fast moving creek. As we left a baseball game was starting that would have been fun to watch if we had the time.

★★★★☆ — Thomas , May 2026

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Only setback; it is not pet friendly.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“I think there were also bathrooms, though we didn't use them.”

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Plan your run at Emmaus Community 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteemmauspa.gov
  • Phone(610) 421-6966
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Emmaus Community Park

1356 Shimerville Rd, Emmaus, PA 18049

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.