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Martin L. "Marty" Snook Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 806 Google reviews · Running trail in Hagerstown, Maryland · Posted hours

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Confirmed from Martin L. "Marty" Snook 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.

Lit at nightScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Community park with a playground, baseball fields, tennis/basketball courts & a swimming pool.

What runners say about Martin L. "Marty" Snook Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (806 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“The park is very clean and well maintained, with bathrooms conveniently located throughout the park and plenty of parking available across the property.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful park, very well maintained, the wooden sculptures are a dream come true for many children.”

Our park is changing and I’m happy for the kids that visit here. I’m glad this is basically in my back yard. Our park has a variety of playscapes and wonderful walking trails. Nice tennis courts and decent swimming pool. Come check out the new Marty’s Mythical Woods it is such a treat.

★★★★★ — Spiral , Sep 2021

The children awoke with no idea their day would take a turn to the … mystical! I told them to run and be free but on one condition.. find the magical wooden creatures… before time runs out 🕰️

★★★★★ — Joseph , Dec 2024

Very clean park with lots of play areas for kids. The walking trail was fun also with lots of places to park.

★★★★★ — Christine , May 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Martin L. “Marty” Snook Memorial Park is an excellent and very spacious park. It offers a wide variety of sports areas along with multiple spaces that can be reserved for parties and celebrations.

★★★★★ — K20Uchiha , Dec 2025

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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 4 mentions

“Beautiful park, very well maintained, the wooden sculptures are a dream come true for many children.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The park is very clean and well maintained, with bathrooms conveniently located throughout the park and plenty of parking available across the property.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“The park is very clean and well maintained, with bathrooms conveniently located throughout the park and plenty of parking available across the property.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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🚰 Water fountains

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Martin L. "Marty" Snook 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.
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitewashco-md.net
  • Phone(240) 313-2700

Hours

Monday 9 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–8 PM
Thursday 9 AM–8 PM
Friday 9 AM–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–8 PM
Sunday 9 AM–8 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 Martin L. "Marty" Snook Memorial Park

17901 Halfway Blvd, Hagerstown, MD 21740

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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.