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Hinckley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 223 Google reviews · Running trail in South Portland, Maine · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Hinckley 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.

Dog-friendly

City park with trails and ponds featuring off-leash zones for dogs.

What runners say about Hinckley Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (223 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Perfect place to go for on a beautiful day to relax, enjoy nature and walk your dog!”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Lovely tree-filled area with pond, walking trails and other dogs and dog lovers.”

I love this park. It is awesome that you can actually have your dog off leash. It's much bigger than one would think, there's tons of footpaths to walk. My grandfather actually built all of the bridges found there, so it has sentimental value, too. It's a great spot to snowshoe in the winter, as well!

★★★★★ — Morgan , Sep 2019

Great local park offering a 1.3 mile loop which surrounds two ponds. Dogs welcome, people tolerated. The trail is well played out offering alot for everyone. I've only seen in winter months but it appears a community garden is on site as well.

★★★★★ — Vincent , Jan 2022

Great trail walking area. Lots of wildlife around the ponds if you enjoy birding, this is a spot for you. Awesome for kids as they have an educational story path. Community gardens in the area.

★★★★★ — Verthosand , Oct 2024

Amazing off leash dog park. There are two pond areas and a large field for the dogs to run around. The trails are fairly short around the pond but extend up the hill. The community that attends are very friendly and responsible dog owners. Overall one of my favorite places to take my dog in the area.

★★★★★ — Fredrick , Jul 2018

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 39 mentions

“One of my favorite parks to take our dogs, and it's a good size as well, with multiple different loops and trails you can do.”

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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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitesouthportlandlandtrust.org
  • Phone(207) 767-7650
  • Social Instagram · 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

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 Hinckley Park

288 Highland Ave, South Portland, ME 04106

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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.