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Henry Law Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 985 Google reviews · Running trail in Dover, New Hampshire · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Henry Law 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.
Riverside park with a playground, a splash pad and a skate park.
What runners say about Henry Law Park
“Children's playground with water features in the summer, shade and areas to picnic and walk next to the river that runs through the park.”
Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Dover,NH. Children's playground with water features in the summer, shade and areas to picnic and walk next to the river that runs through the park. Next door you can find the NH Children's Museum, and across the street is a toy store as well as a Candy Store/ice cream shop.
Very awesome playground especially because there is a few different kinds of swings even one for mom or dad can out there baby in a baby swing that is attached to a regular swing so instead of just pushing them you can actually swing with them!! Also has a splash pad but because of covid it did not run thus summer.
Nice spot to walk, picnic, or just relax. Benches and sidewalks need updating. Can attract the wrong people at times. Huge potential though, right on the river.
Trail conditions & character
“Children's playground with water features in the summer, shade and areas to picnic and walk next to the river that runs through the park.”
“Driving to it and parking were the most confusing part with the one-way roads.”
Plan your run at Henry Law 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitedover.nh.gov
- Phone(603) 516-6401
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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