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Granville Gude Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 703 Google reviews · Running trail in Laurel, Maryland · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Granville Gude 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.
Familiar park for families featuring a lakeside playground and stage, plus picnic tables and benches.
What runners say about Granville Gude Park
“It’s a beautiful park to walk in the morning and during sunset.”
“This was a nice, small shaded park that wasn't too busy.”
“Digital signs, excellent playground area, prominent bathrooms (though I didn't use), and a splendid lakefront view that was a nice calm to juxtapose the fest energy.”
“It's just so pretty and peaceful full of walkers, joggers, dog walkers, and families enjoying their daily nature time.”
Absolute beautiful area for nice walks and kids to play. Paddle boats for rent as well.
Nice, small, community park. Has a trail surrounding a lake. I take my dog there for walks - very clean... it's busy enough so you dnt feel isolated but definitely not crowded. There are many restaurants within walking distance, a few playgrounds and well-maintained benches if you want to sit.
Easily the best park in the area. The surplus of Canadian geese can lead to problems, but otherwise the wildlife makes for an attractive park that feels lived in. Would love for the path to go all the way around (it currently cuts through some houses).
This by the lake and there are ample picnic tables, a work out area along the path.in the spring there are paddleboats for rent.
Trail conditions & character
“Digital signs, excellent playground area, prominent bathrooms (though I didn't use), and a splendid lakefront view that was a nice calm to juxtapose the fest energy.”
“Digital signs, excellent playground area, prominent bathrooms (though I didn't use), and a splendid lakefront view that was a nice calm to juxtapose the fest energy.”
“This was a nice, small shaded park that wasn't too busy.”
“It's just so pretty and peaceful full of walkers, joggers, dog walkers, and families enjoying their daily nature time.”
Plan your run at Granville Gude 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityoflaurel.org
- Phone(301) 490-3530
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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