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Laurel Riverfront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Laurel, Maryland · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Paved
Distance: Not reported
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Laurel Riverfront 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.

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PavedRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Laurel Riverfront Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (19 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Very basic park, but the trail next to the river is wonderful. Park at the end of the trail, at the swimming pool, or in the middle. There are plenty of benches and things to see along the way. We saw blue birds, cardinals, ducks, seagulls, squirrels, and other wildlife

★★★★★ — K , Apr 2022

Nice little walking park with paved paths, small bridges, and picnic pavilions. Wish there was easier access to the water. Slopes are steep and muddy.

★★★★☆ — Ricky , Jul 2023

This is such a lovely place to walk. I lived within 3 minutes walking distance to this park for 4 years, and for most of my mornings I would wake up and walk the trail beside the river here. It's very serene and kept up well.

★★★★★ — Hannah , Apr 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 19 reviews →

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.

 🛣️ Paved surface  
“Nice little walking park with paved paths, small bridges, and picnic pavilions.”
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Plan your run at Laurel Riverfront Park

The practical stuff

AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
Websitecityoflaurel.org
Phone(301) 725-7800

Hours

Monday	8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	8 AM–5 PM
Thursday	8 AM–5 PM
Friday	8 AM–5 PM
Saturday	8 AM–5 PM
Sunday	8 AM–5 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 Laurel Riverfront Park

Laurel, Maryland

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Running trails near Laurel

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Riverfront Park

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PavedScenic

River park, with a playground and a paved walking path.

under a mile away

High Ridge Park

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Park with basketball and tennis courts, along with a playground, trails and BBQs.

1.0 miles away

Granville Gude Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 703 reviews

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ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Familiar park for families featuring a lakeside playground and stage, plus picnic tables and benches.

1.5 miles away

Roland B. Sweitzer Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 80 reviews

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Grassy area featuring a playground and a pond, plus picnic tables.

1.6 miles away

Oxbow Nature Preserve Lake Trail

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Savage Mill Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 189 reviews

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Natural 1-mile trail tracing a river & old railroad used for walking, biking & cross country skiing.

2.2 miles away

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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.