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Hickory Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 150 Google reviews · Running trail in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Hickory 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.

PavedStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

Sprawling facility with soccer, baseball, football, tennis, volleyball, basketball and rugby/cricket fields, plus walking trails, playgrounds for kids and picnic pavilions and picnic tables.

What runners say about Hickory Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (150 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Very nice and clean basketball tennis baseball very nice picnic area swings playgrounds”

This park has three very nice little league baseball fields with access to all three by a paved path. The park has batting cages and benches and bleachers. The park has two basket ball courts, three tennis courts, sand volleyball court and a football/rugby/soccer field.

★★★★★ — R , Apr 2026

Great park! They installed a brand new playground, complete with boats, earlier this year for ages 5-12 and my kids have quite the imaginitive time when we go! 4 stars because I wish they had a toddler area, or even just toddler swings. I've overheard several other parents lamenting for the same.

★★★★☆ — Anna , Jun 2019

This is a great park located in Chester springs. I visited here to play tennis, and the tennis courts are also marked for pickle ball. The surface is in good condition. It can get busy and expect wait times. There are restrooms around the corner of concession stand. there is a nice volleyball with beach sand surface.

★★★★★ — Ramesh , Sep 2025

Great park. Has tennis, basketball, and nice playground for younger kids. Has seasonally open bathrooms. Can be busy or nearly empty. Strict with ballfield access based on ground conditions based on weather. Also has 2 batting cages, walking trail, and good parking. Bleachers at each baseball field.

★★★★★ — Mark , Apr 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.

🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“This park has a picnic pavilion and picnic tables as well as bathrooms a few small flower gardens.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Ample parking Nice fields Some areas were wet before the rain, looked like a drain near the field Enclosed dugouts made the rain delay easy!”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“This park has three very nice little league baseball fields with access to all three by a paved path.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“Very accessible, can't forget it.”

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Plan your run at Hickory Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteupperuwchlan-pa.gov
  • Phone(610) 458-9400
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–8 PM
Sunday 8 AM–8 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 Hickory Park

351 Park Rd, Chester Springs, PA 19425

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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.