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GYSGT Thomas J. Sullivan Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Springfield, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from GYSGT Thomas J. Sullivan 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.
What runners say about GYSGT Thomas J. Sullivan Park
“Beautiful little park by the water with a small pavillion, some benches, and a ramp to launch kayaks”
“A quiet spot to stop and sit for a lunch or to enjoy a book.”
Nice little rest area for walking to. Watershops pond is still low so it's swampy at the shores, can smell swampy sometimes too
Small park, but it was a great place to explore with a 2 year old. Near the parking lot there's a nice pavilion with two octagonal picnic tables. There's also a few benches, and trails that go off to the left and right. The left one goes down to a little boat launch area by the water.
A favorite place. Quiet, serene setting amd it's kept immaculate. There's a boat ramp and a short trail. Lots of wildlife and benches to sit to take in the surroundings.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful little park by the water with a small pavillion, some benches, and a ramp to launch kayaks”
“Near the parking lot there's a nice pavilion with two octagonal picnic tables.”
“A quiet spot to stop and sit for a lunch or to enjoy a book.”
Plan your run at GYSGT Thomas J. Sullivan 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitespringfield-ma.gov
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Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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