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Gelder Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 236 Google reviews · Running trail in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Gelder 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 green space featuring playing fields, playgrounds and a basketball court.
What runners say about Gelder Park
“Along with baseball and soccer fields, it also has well-maintained courts for basketball and tennis.”
“It's a very beautiful park and has all equipment suitable for toddlers to grown up children.”
“This is a very family-friendly community park.”
It's a very beautiful park and has all equipment suitable for toddlers to grown up children. Ample space for running and playing in the playground. There is a separate area for basketball, lawn tennis and other sports activities. I saw people with dogs so it must be supportive of pet walking too.
Very nice park, live right near the park. I'd recommend this park to anyone with a small child. The activates here are almost endless, this park is handicapped accessible everywhere. Great space for dog walking, hiking and biking.
Absolutely beautiful park !! Nice paved walking paths and very handicapped friendly. The paths around the park have exercise points with certain activities to do to help you stay fit. The park is also pet friendly with plenty of waste disposal cans all-around. Definitely worth a visit !!!
I was staying with family in this neighborhood, and my daughter loved this park. It is well kept and in a nice suburban area. It has a small slide area for toddlers and a bigger side for older kids. Although, my one year old tackled the big kid slides, too.
Trail conditions & character
“There are a couple of other fields for baseball as well, a field house and playground, porta potty by the parking lot with lots of spaces to park.”
“The park is also pet friendly with plenty of waste disposal cans all-around.”
“It's a very beautiful park and has all equipment suitable for toddlers to grown up children.”
“Has a paved walkway around the park for nice walks or if you want to bike etc.”
“The activates here are almost endless, this park is handicapped accessible everywhere.”
Plan your run at Gelder Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — 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.
- Phone(717) 533-7138
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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