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Gypsy Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,602 Google reviews · Running trail in Staunton, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Gypsy Hill 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.
214-acre park featuring a mini-train, a pool, sports facilities, a pond, a playground & more.
What runners say about Gypsy Hill Park
“We visited the beautiful Gypsy Hill Park located in Staunton, Virginia, many times.”
“This place has areas that are handicap friendly, and it is also family friendly.”
It is the most beautiful duck pond I have ever seen. The swans are beautiful. There is an Exon almost in front of the park where you can buy bags of food for $1. For the fish there are dispensing machines for $0.25.
We came to Staunton in May of 2015 and were thrilled with this park. It isn't lacking in anything. As soon as one enters the main gates with charming metalwork they're greeted by a stream that meanders across the park and helps to feed a lovely gated pond.
It is a great place to spend the day fishing 🎣 🐟 with family and friends, taking a walk, feeding the ducks or your kids a ride of the train when in season. I absolutely love this park!
Very good place to visit, walk, see nature. There's a lot of beautiful angles and things you can do. They have dog fenced area. Basketball courts for the public. Picnic tables, etc.
Trail conditions & character
“We visited the beautiful Gypsy Hill Park located in Staunton, Virginia, many times.”
“There is a walking/driving loop around the pond and recreation area (one way traffic) and at least 2 public restroom buildings.”
“It took us in to the dog park/skate park area, but this playground is in a completely different entrance.”
“There is a walking/driving loop around the pond and recreation area (one way traffic) and at least 2 public restroom buildings.”
“Look for the big lake with ducks and geese (you can see the Royal gas station) and then look up on the hill above the fitness area.”
“At Christmas time various churches, businesses, agencies, clubs, and families contribute by sharing their light displays throughout the park.”
Plan your run at Gypsy Hill 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.
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteci.staunton.va.us
- Phone+1 540-332-3945
Hours
| Monday | 4 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 4 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 4 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 4 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 4 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 4 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 4 am–11 pm |
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