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Hinckley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 223 Google reviews · Running trail in South Portland, Maine · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
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.
City park with trails and ponds featuring off-leash zones for dogs.
What runners say about Hinckley Park
“Perfect place to go for on a beautiful day to relax, enjoy nature and walk your dog!”
“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!
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.
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.
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.
Trail conditions & character
“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.”
Plan your run at Hinckley 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.
- 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 |
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