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Farrell Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 49 Google reviews · Running trail in South Burlington, Vermont · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Farrell Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Farrell Park
“It's small but clean and for the most part the dogs and their owners pretty friendly.”
“It's small but clean and for the most part the dogs and their owners pretty friendly.”
Awesome place to walk/bike/run (on trails or on the bike path), to take kids to play on the playground, or to play organized sports. And it's COVID-friendly: appropriate signs, plenty of space, and hand sanitizer available.
Nice paths well maintained and woodsy. Traffic noise is evident from nearby highway.
Not very big if your dog is a runner they might not get their zooming out.
Trail conditions & character
“It's small but clean and for the most part the dogs and their owners pretty friendly.”
Plan your run at Farrell Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesouthburlingtonvt.gov
- Phone(802) 846-4108
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