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Frontier Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 452 Google reviews · Running trail in Erie, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Frontier 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.

Open 24hScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Public park with a playground, tennis courts, and picnic tables, plus a labyrinth.

What runners say about Frontier Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (452 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“It’s a beautiful quiet space that feels more back to nature then most being just on the west side , lots of places to look and ponder in natural setting .”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It’s a beautiful quiet space that feels more back to nature then most being just on the west side , lots of places to look and ponder in natural setting .”

A really nice place for a walk with nice trails, benches, tennis, music stage, kids playground, parking lot. I took a walk there with my Woman twice this past week. I'm a snowbird and she still works in Florida. She took numerous pictures.

★★★★★ — Gerald , Aug 2023

Love this park! There is so much there to see and lots to do. The HUGE slides look awesome and there were a ton of kids using them. I might try them out next time! There are trails all over and lots of environmental information about all the different parts of the park. Just a few pics of the fishing pond.

★★★★★ — Keri , Sep 2022

Wheelchair accesible ,curb cuts , porta potty’s , walling /hiking/ hiking trails , playground , multiple swings with toddler swings , sand pits, multiple tennis courts lighted , arboretum child/ adult long steel slides , dog walking , streams , bridges , did not detect Wi-Fi .

★★★★☆ — A.J , Aug 2023

Loooovvvve this Park! There is not many parking spaces but plenty nearby and off street, great little playground, large slides, creek, awesome trees, amazing festivals and sledding....annnnndddd walking distance to coffee shops, chocolate shop, bookstore, pizza, drinks, and more.

★★★★★ — Tristan , Apr 2023

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“It’s a beautiful quiet space that feels more back to nature then most being just on the west side , lots of places to look and ponder in natural setting .”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There is not many parking spaces but plenty nearby and off street, great little playground, large slides, creek, awesome trees, amazing festivals and sledding.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Creek runs through it, we take our dog here to give her baths and she loves it.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It’s a beautiful quiet space that feels more back to nature then most being just on the west side , lots of places to look and ponder in natural setting .”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“The upper level has massive tennis courts, a big playground and plenty of walking space.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Frontier Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteleaferie.org
  • Phone+1 814-453-5323

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Frontier Park

1501 W 6th St, Erie, PA 16505

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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.