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Lynn Commons
4.1 ★★★★☆ 448 Google reviews · Running trail in Lynn, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Lynn Commons' 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.
Public park featuring space for walking, running, and biking, plus benches.
What runners say about Lynn Commons
NICE ...Well kept spot.!! Plz use garbage cans....Great place in the middle of Lynn..to kick the soccer ball around. Walk around the outside track. Sit in the shade and Blaze....
Looks great the city has been remodeling the whole commons all brand new benches and pathways and beautiful green grass for toddlers to run around safely it looks absolutely beautiful. I give the city a huge high 5 on the commons and thank you. 💚
Great trees, good place for walking dogs (leashed please, don't forget to carry dog waste bags), and watching the geese. Check where you step though, lots of dog and goose waste. Not recommended for after dark.
It is a great place to get peace and quiet walk sit on the benches. We take our dog there periodically and have lunch on the benches when it is nice outside.
Trail conditions & character
“Great trees, good place for walking dogs (leashed please, don't forget to carry dog waste bags), and watching the geese.”
Plan your run at Lynn Commons
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelynnma.myrec.com
- Phone(781) 598-4000
- 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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