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Ettrick Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 543 Google reviews · Running trail in Petersburg, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ettrick 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.
Family-friendly park featuring picnic tables, walking and running trails, and several playgrounds.
What runners say about Ettrick Park
“It's very clean and I love that there are Fitness events and other events in the community.”
“It's very family friendly with two playgrounds.”
A fairly standard park, but well maintained. Trails are very short but great for a small walk if you live in the neighborhood. The place was very lively at 3:30 on a Friday. Most of the amenities are in very good condition.
My son loves this park! It's very family friendly with two playgrounds...one for little ones or a larger one for older children. My son always liked to be with everyone else. It's fine as long as you watch them.
This park provides a nice sized walking trail. The restrooms are accessible. Children have areas to play in addition to football, softball, baseball fields plus tennis and basketball courts. There is a gazebo for covered family fun. The community center offers activities throughout the year!
New addition playground focused towards all access is a good addition. Hope more is to come. Hiking trail through woods could use a little maintenance (fallen tree branches). Planted more trees in park (got to wait to grow to get a true feel) along walking paths and various areas in the park.
Trail conditions & character
“Ample parking basketball tennis courts a football field a baseball field and an exercise area near the kids playground.”
Plan your run at Ettrick 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitechesterfield.gov
- Phone(804) 706-2596
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM–10 PM |
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