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Greenfield Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 258 Google reviews · Running trail in Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Greenfield 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.

Scenic

Tranquil stroll across well-maintained grounds with sculptures and fountains.

What runners say about Greenfield Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (258 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Gorgeous area, well kept, has lots of sunny areas but also many big shade trees around the perimeter.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Gorgeous area, well kept, has lots of sunny areas but also many big shade trees around the perimeter.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“My favorite place for pictures, running and just to be around always clean”

Really fun, clean park to walk. Approximately a mile loop around water with unique art features. Can lengthen or shorten the walk with paths across sections. Lots of places to stop / benches to relax and watch ducks, turtles, squirrels and more. Paths are more narrow than some other places.

★★★★★ — Chris , Apr 2023

This park has a beautifully paced out trail that equals to a little under a mile if you walk the whole thing. On your trail walk you will see awesome art and statues.

★★★★★ — Jay , Mar 2023

Perfect place to walk with amazing grounds. From sign to gazebo and back is a mile to plan out your walk. They are also adding on another section soon.

★★★★★ — Brian , Sep 2022

Gorgeous walking path with fun sculptures and a couple playgrounds. Nice pavilion and ponds.

★★★★★ — Love , Jul 2024

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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

“Gorgeous area, well kept, has lots of sunny areas but also many big shade trees around the perimeter.”

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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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitegreenfieldlancaster.com
  • Phone(717) 293-4477
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 PM

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 Greenfield Park

1853 William Penn Way, Lancaster, PA 17601

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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.