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Laurel Run Recreational Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 Google reviews · Running trail in Reading, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Laurel Run Recreational 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.
Park with picnic tables, benches, and a creek, suitable for kids and running.
What runners say about Laurel Run Recreational Park
“My son loves walk in this area it’s always clean”
“I almost don't want to leave a review so that it stays a quiet peaceful spot, but it's so beautiful.”
“I almost don't want to leave a review so that it stays a quiet peaceful spot, but it's so beautiful.”
I put on running races and bike races here a lot, precision sports. It was a good walk today celebrating 71 years old. Thanks
Nice park tucked in along river road with good parking and lovely shaded Greenway, stream, and Oaks.
Great walking trails... But be prepared to get lost if you try to do the full loop... The full trail is not marked.
Trail conditions & character
“It's a nice sized park with covered and uncovered picnic tables, grill, an open field, beach volleyball courts, a creek, and parking.”
“I almost don't want to leave a review so that it stays a quiet peaceful spot, but it's so beautiful.”
“Just bugs but beautiful and nicely lit with the candles.”
Plan your run at Laurel Run Recreational 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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