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Kotecki Memorial park

4.6 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Running trail in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Kotecki Memorial 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.

MixedDog-friendly

What runners say about Kotecki Memorial park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (57 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Well maintained and easily accessible.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“A beautiful stream runs through it and sometimes children are playing in it.”

I Like This Park... It's Quiet... Well Paved... Until You Get To The Gravel Part Which Leads You To A Wooded Side Which I Like The Most... Wish There Was More Of That... But Yeah... The Inclines... The Cool Little Bridges... The Awesome Creek... It's A Nice Place To Take In A Good Walk... 😎👍

★★★★☆ — Bill , Jul 2023

This is a lovely place to get some exercise and experience the beauty of God's creation. The trails are gravel or asphalt while there are ample grass areas if that is your preference. A beautiful stream runs through it and sometimes children are playing in it.

★★★★★ — Paul , Aug 2023

A nice park recently made better with walking trails, ball fields and a bocci court. Dedicated to a GREAT guy who gave his life protecting his home town!

★★★★★ — Vincent , Oct 2024

Very nice mostly paved walking trail. This is a great place to walk when the trails are muddy,there are a few workout stations along the way.

★★★★★ — Robert , May 2025

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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 8 mentions

“Friendly people and friendly well behaved and leased dogs are the norms.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“The trails are gravel or asphalt while there are ample grass areas if that is your preference.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“The trails are gravel or asphalt while there are ample grass areas if that is your preference.”

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Plan your run at Kotecki Memorial 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
  • 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.

Hours

Monday 7 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 7 am–8:30 pm
Friday 7 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–8 pm
Sunday 7 am–8:30 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 Kotecki Memorial park

700-764 Wildlife Lodge Rd, Lower Burrell, PA 15068

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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.