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Livingston Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,878 Google reviews · Running trail in Manchester, New Hampshire · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Livingston 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 a running track, baseball diamond, playground, swimming pool & boardwalk around a pond.
What runners say about Livingston Park
“The grounds are well-kept, with mature trees providing shade, and you’ll find a calming, quiet atmosphere even within city limits.”
“It's beautiful water and very clean and the splash pad/shallow end for younger kids is great!”
“The trail is mostly wide, gravel, some boardwalks, mostly shady, flat with a few 5-10 foot high gentle hills, and several benches for viewing and resting.”
“It's totally people and dog friendly for walking or jogging.”
Great place for a one mile hike around the pond. The paths are maintained well, and the park is teaming with water fowl, including ducks, geese and herons. The little bridge and wooden footpaths are wonderful. There are restrooms available right off the parking lot.
I've been coming to this park for nearly 20 years. It's totally people and dog friendly for walking or jogging. The trail is through the woods so it's almost all shaded. People young and old are here everyday. It's safe if you're by yourself too! The trail is 1 mile around the pond.
Love this park. You can run, jog, walk or enjoy playing with the kids on the playground. Plenty of parking, it's free, and dog friendly. There is a large sized pond. I've seen kids fishing. There is a little boat launch. Trail is easy to walk. There are a few bridges. The walk is a mile loop Just a beautiful park.
Given its location, visiting Livingston Park surprises me every time 😊 It's located in a very convenient location, and there are plenty of side trails worth exploring! The main loop, approximately a mile in length, is designed for everyone.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a parking lot here and the trail is located next to a field, public pool and track that you can also walk or run on.”
“It's beautiful water and very clean and the splash pad/shallow end for younger kids is great!”
“Plenty of parking and a reasonably clean bathroom facility.”
“It's totally people and dog friendly for walking or jogging.”
“The main loop, approximately a mile in length, is designed for everyone.”
“The trail is mostly wide, gravel, some boardwalks, mostly shady, flat with a few 5-10 foot high gentle hills, and several benches for viewing and resting.”
“The trail is mostly wide, gravel, some boardwalks, mostly shady, flat with a few 5-10 foot high gentle hills, and several benches for viewing and resting.”
“The trail is mostly wide, gravel, some boardwalks, mostly shady, flat with a few 5-10 foot high gentle hills, and several benches for viewing and resting.”
Plan your run at Livingston Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- 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.
- Websitemanchesternh.gov
- Phone+1 603-624-6444
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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