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Greene Township Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 511 Google reviews · Running trail in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Greene Township 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.

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Park with facilities for sports including soccer, tennis, and baseball, plus a playground.

What runners say about Greene Township Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (511 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“The park is kept clean and there’s a playground for the kids, walking trail around the park, some pavilions for parties and company events, lots of parking and much more.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Greene Township is a beautiful place!”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“If your bringing your pets make sure to bring them some sort of shade to sit in.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“There isn’t much shade for dog walking.”

I've been here twice in the past two weeks. It's nice and very walkable - there's even a map showing the length of different walking paths. That being said, it's not as wooded as it used to be, so that was a little disappointing. Overall, though, a good place to walk.

★★★★☆ — Lindy , May 2025

Fantastic park with plenty to do for everyone! There's three different play sets, workout equipment for the adults (or kids), tennis courts, a walking path, and more! Let's not forget the bathrooms and water fountains, even a place for pets to drink. Fun for the whole family, bring everyone to play!

★★★★★ — Lily , Aug 2022

There really is something for everyone! The park is kept clean and there’s a playground for the kids, walking trail around the park, some pavilions for parties and company events, lots of parking and much more. If your bringing your pets make sure to bring them some sort of shade to sit in.

★★★★★ — Caitlin , Aug 2022

Gorgeous park! Held a 5v5 Soccer tournament here for the first time. The fields were in excellent condition. The park was super clean. Plenty of trails, benches and bleachers, bathrooms, garbage cans, and parking. Easy to access. The park personnel were fantastic. Everyone had a great time!

★★★★★ — Dawn , Jul 2025

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“This place wins out for air conditioned bathrooms and an adult play park with exercise equipment.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Love that the water fountains were operating, especially the dog one.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“That being said, it's not as wooded as it used to be, so that was a little disappointing.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Greene Township is a beautiful place!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“The park is kept clean and there’s a playground for the kids, walking trail around the park, some pavilions for parties and company events, lots of parking and much more.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“Let's not forget the bathrooms and water fountains, even a place for pets to drink.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at Greene Township 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.
  • 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.
  • Websitegreenetwp.org
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–4 PM
Thursday 8 AM–4 PM
Friday 8 AM–4 PM
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 Greene Township Park

996 Elevator St, Chambersburg, PA 17202

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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.