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Everhart Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 478 Google reviews · Running trail in West Chester, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Everhart 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.
Classic, tree-lined park featuring a playground, gazebo & picnic tables, plus a basketball court.
What runners say about Everhart Park
“Beautiful spring blooms every year from about April 13 till April 22 or so”
“I went there for the Turkshead music Festival it has a lot of trees for shade that you can sit on the Lawns and watch the bands”
“A well-shaded park with plenty to do for kids of all ages.”
Very cute park with short trails and a big playground. It seemed like parking was just on the street around the park, but it was free and people were coming and going so it was easy to find a spot. Such a pretty place to walk and hang out.
A breath of fresh air. People walking their dogs, kids playing, joggers...jogging, obviously. A nice park with room for running around. If the restrooms were accessible as opposed to locked, it would've had five stars. Oh, and unlike most of the area, you don't have to pay to park.
Beautiful community park. With a children's playground, room to play and run . Very scenic with the cherry blossoms in bloom.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful spring blooms every year from about April 13 till April 22 or so”
“I went there for the Turkshead music Festival it has a lot of trees for shade that you can sit on the Lawns and watch the bands”
“It seemed like parking was just on the street around the park, but it was free and people were coming and going so it was easy to find a spot.”
“Picnic tables in the shade and public bathrooms make this a very nice spot to spend the whole day.”
“It was a great family where you can also take your dog.”
“There are swings for a parent and little to swing facing each other, baby basket swings, and accessible swings with more secure harnesses for those who need them.”
Plan your run at Everhart Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewest-chester.com
- Phone(610) 692-7574
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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