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Johnny A. Kelley Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 228 Google reviews · Running trail in South Dennis, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Johnny A. Kelley Recreation Area'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 featuring tennis, baseball, and basketball courts, plus a kids' playground, and picnic facilities.
What runners say about Johnny A. Kelley Recreation Area
“Basketball & tennis courts , soccer & baseball fields, well maintained playground for little ones, covered picnic area with tables & public grills, restrooms, AND a .”
“60 mile shaded walking/running loop with stand alone exercise stations.”
“Dog friendly, as long as they are on leash.”
Johnny Kelly serves the tiny to the old. One of the few playgrounds with equipment to provide activities for all ages. From a toddler area to mainstream youth. Forts, swings, climbing challenges are grouped in one area.
The best playground for younger kids. They have a lot of features that work well with the 2 and under age group including a slide that has rubber instead of wood chips. Plenty of climbing features for the older kids as well as trails for walking the stroll.
Bocce court, basketball court, tennis courts, soccer & lacrosse fields, fitness trail, kids playground, and covered picnic area. This park has it all, and PLENTY of shade! Great for any activity!
Great Location in the heart of South Dennis. Tennis, basketball, softball or baseball and soccer field. Bike trail definitely plenty of things to do here
Trail conditions & character
“Great for a walk, with exercise locations, you can walk your dogs here.”
“Basketball & tennis courts , soccer & baseball fields, well maintained playground for little ones, covered picnic area with tables & public grills, restrooms, AND a .”
“60 mile shaded walking/running loop with stand alone exercise stations.”
“60 mile shaded walking/running loop with stand alone exercise stations.”
Plan your run at Johnny A. Kelley Recreation Area
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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetown.dennis.ma.us
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–9 pm |
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