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Ephrata Township Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 724 Google reviews · Running trail in Ephrata, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Ephrata Township 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.
Relaxing park offering playground sets, ball fields and a pond, along with picnic sites and trails.
What runners say about Ephrata Township Community Park
“A well-maintained and clean Park with walking trails and a great play area!”
“Open fields, beautiful scenery, gentle paths circling the park, a pond, cattails and wildlife.”
“It's not a long walk, but the gravel portion of the trail is serene & peaceful.”
To be (what I call) in the middle of nowhere, the park is NICE. It appears to host sporting events (soccer, baseball & beach volleyball), as well as a walking track (which part of it goes around a pond). Also, around the pond are elementary literary learning stations ! 🤩
Our children love this park. Open fields, beautiful scenery, gentle paths circling the park, a pond, cattails and wildlife. Our recent trip included scootering along the paths throughout the park prior to sunset. We will continue to visit this park for family time and gathering with friends for picnics and excursions.
A lovely little park in Ephrata. They have bathrooms that were unlocked when we were there that are decent. The playground is medium sized and fun for children. They have walking trails and benches around the pond.
I took my dog here and this seems to be his favorite park. The trails are nice and I love to sit near the lake here.
Trail conditions & character
“Open fields, beautiful scenery, gentle paths circling the park, a pond, cattails and wildlife.”
“I took my dog here and this seems to be his favorite park.”
“there's an inner and outer path depending on how far you want to walk, a path down to the creek, plenty of benches, a fountain, a playground and clean bathrooms.”
“I recommend getting there early on the weekends to ensure you'll get a parking spot.”
“It's not a long walk, but the gravel portion of the trail is serene & peaceful.”
Plan your run at Ephrata Township Community Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteephratatownship.org
- Phone+1 717-733-1044
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 |
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