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Lancaster County Central Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,836 Google reviews · Running trail in Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lancaster County Central 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.
Various outdoor recreational features including a pool, skate park, environmental center & trails.
What runners say about Lancaster County Central Park
“Grounds and pathways are very clean and well taking care of.”
“We enjoy the trails in the park and the scenic views and if you're lucky enough you'll get to see some deer”
“The garden itself is nice and quiet even on a Saturday afternoon.”
Lancaster County Park is the perfect place for any nature loving, holistic lifestyle seeking person. From garden plots to hiking trails, from environmental nature center to scenic covered bridge. It offers a multitude of backdrops for my lifestyle branding photography clients throughout the year.
The picnic area is good, bathrooms could use a little more cleanness... some playground could use basketball courts... just a suggestion... bog friendly however pick your dog up... stepping on them when going for a trail walk.
I really liked this park. Not crowded at all. I especially loved the garden of the 5 senses! Good place to walk around with young families or, peace and quiet in nature by yourself
$7 a person. Great atmosphere. Super clean. Lots of life guards. The open layout might have some youngins running for the car to have but everything besides they is great. Very green.
Trail conditions & character
“We enjoy the trails in the park and the scenic views and if you're lucky enough you'll get to see some deer”
“It's a beautiful park, very safe, with ample parking, friendly people around, and pet-friendly.”
“There are parking lots above and below the venue, and there are restrooms up the hill from the garden.”
“The garden itself is nice and quiet even on a Saturday afternoon.”
“Fairy accessible for walkers and wheelchairs.”
Plan your run at Lancaster County Central 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, 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.
- Websiteco.lancaster.pa.us
- Phone(717) 299-8215
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Running trails near Lancaster
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Flory Park
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