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High Ridge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 242 Google reviews · Running trail in Laurel, Maryland · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 4.6 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from High Ridge 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.
Park with basketball and tennis courts, along with a playground, trails and BBQs.
What runners say about High Ridge Park
“This park is kept very clean and the play area is cushioned with some sort of cushion material.”
“Beautiful park in a quiet, secluded area.”
Great place for a run, with paved paths and lots to do for kids! Basketball court, tennis court, playground, picnic tables, and restrooms.
This park is pristine such a rare find. I had to contemplate whether to leave a review so it can be my little secret. Tennis and a basketball court available. A small jungle gym for the kids on soft rubber playground mat. There seems to be a trail not entirely sure. Dogs allowed as long as you clean up after them 😉.
A little worn. The matting was torn in a few places, but overall a great park! And no one else was there so we had the place to ourselves. Plus we found this cool gazebo down the trail a bit!
Small park with a gate that closes at 6 so you don't get much time after work. The trails are only about a half mile on the outer loop.
Trail conditions & character
“There's also a tennis court, basketball court, paths to walk on, and public restrooms.”
“There are tennis & basketball courts, a kids playground, a large, flat open field for kicking/throwing a ball around, and a paved path that circles through the woods.”
“Never to crowded plenty or parking covered playground and basketball courts and you ca reserve the pavilion.”
“The water fountain never works and the restrooms need to be better maintained but overall this park is great”
“Saw lots of people with leashed dogs coming and going from the trails, so looking forward to heading back to check out the trails soon.”
Plan your run at High Ridge Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance4.6 mi back to where you parked
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitehowardcountymd.gov
- Phone(410) 313-4700
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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