Home › Pennsylvania › Reading › Gring's Mill Recreation Area
Gring's Mill Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,203 Google reviews · Running trail in Reading, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Gring's Mill Recreation Area'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.
Park with multi-use trails, sports courts & fields, play equipment, picnic areas & holiday events.
What runners say about Gring's Mill Recreation Area
“Very scenic and well maintained and for the most part people abide by the rules.”
“Very scenic and well maintained and for the most part people abide by the rules.”
“Easy trail for everyone and plenty of places along the semi flat paved/ stone trail to sit to take breaks if you need them.”
What a great recreational center. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes and are in reasonably good shape. Several woodsy trails parallel a babbling stream filled with fish. Several people standing in center of water in gear, fishing. Lake, boating, bathrooms on premises, tons of places to bbq.
I absolutely loved this place!! It is so gorgeous here!! Besides being an historical area that is supposedly haunted by the ghost of a mother that killed herself and her 3young children bk in the late 1890's, it is absolutely beautiful there with amazing scenery...
I have been walking and biking on this trail for years and it never disappoints. Very scenic and well maintained and for the most part people abide by the rules.
Nice park . Great to bring families to. Had many nature componed attractions and trails that were very lovely.
Trail conditions & character
“Very scenic and well maintained and for the most part people abide by the rules.”
“I like the Christmas lights display there annually, although I haven’t been there for the holidays in years, probably since December 2002.”
“Easy trail for everyone and plenty of places along the semi flat paved/ stone trail to sit to take breaks if you need them.”
“Nice walking/bike trails, tennis, volleyball, playground, outdoor fitness areas, public bathroom and fishing.”
“The parking lot was busy, yet very organized.”
Plan your run at Gring's Mill Recreation Area
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteberkspa.gov
- Phone+1 610-372-8939
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Running trails near Reading
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Berks Leisure Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Relaxing park with bike and walking trails, plus a pavilion with picnic tables.
Wertz's Red Bridge Recreational Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Park with a trail along a river featuring scenic views, picnic areas, and a covered bridge.
Tulpehocken Creek Valley Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 49 reviews
Park featuring trails, picnic areas, and a covered bridge.
Laurel Run Recreational Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Park with picnic tables, benches, and a creek, suitable for kids and running.