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Louis W Scott Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in Media, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Louis W Scott 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyHillyQuiet

Picturesque park that features well-maintained trails for walking and hiking, as well as a swimming area for dogs.

What runners say about Louis W Scott Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (59 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It offers a tranquil retreat with its well-maintained trails that are perfect for hiking, running, and walking.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Very close to town, convenient and scenic place to take a short walk, hike, camp and fish.”

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“A nice walk in nature with clearly marked trails, thanks to the Boy Scouts.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Scott Memorial Park is a serene green space located in Media, Pennsylvania.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“The park is known for its easy trails that are suitable for the whole family, including a 1.”

Louis W. Scott Memorial Park is a serene green space located in Media, Pennsylvania. It offers a tranquil retreat with its well-maintained trails that are perfect for hiking, running, and walking. The park is known for its easy trails that are suitable for the whole family, including a 1.

★★★★★ — Anwar , Apr 2024

Hidden gem. Lovely, easy but relatively short walk along Ridley creek, with some side trails. Not far from route 1, so you can hear the traffic in certain places, but not too distracting, and is never crowded.

★★★★☆ — Kedar , Jan 2023

This is an interesting, small park that winds through a surprisingly diverse forest. It's low lying therefore muddy at times. Dog owners, be aware that there are often poorly supervised dogs off lead on the trails.

★★★★☆ — Ken , Feb 2021

Very close to town, convenient and scenic place to take a short walk, hike, camp and fish. Be careful of the mosquitoes, ticks, spiders and other creatures when venturing into the park!!

★★★★★ — Michael , Oct 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 59 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Very close to town, convenient and scenic place to take a short walk, hike, camp and fish.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 8 mentions

“Great place- trails to hike, tons of places to fish, rope swing for kids to swim, pet friendly and everyone is always very nice.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Scott Memorial Park is a serene green space located in Media, Pennsylvania.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“4-mile loop trail that features an elevation gain of just 36 feet, making it accessible for people of all fitness levels.”

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Plan your run at Louis W Scott Memorial 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteupperprovidence.org

Hours

Monday 7 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–8 PM
Thursday 7 AM–8 PM
Friday 7 AM–8 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM–9 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 Louis W Scott Memorial Park

900-998 Ridley Creek Rd, Media, PA 19063

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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.