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Massachusetts Commonwealth

4.4 ★★★★☆ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Worcester, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Massachusetts Commonwealth'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.

PavedScenic

What runners say about Massachusetts Commonwealth

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (37 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great facility. State recently upgraded including much needed repaving of parking and walking trails. Has beach for swimming, restrooms, multiple tennis courts, football field, running track, paved walking trail, and pavilion for gatherings. Usually many friendly people using it for walking and running.

★★★★★ — Paul , Jan 2017

Great walking or running venue. Paved trails around entire perimeter. Quiet with lake view.

★★★★☆ — Charlie , Dec 2018

Field and walking track. clean and safe. Local baseball games across the street.

★★★★★ — Chris , May 2016

Great fun time here at the park swimming dogs walking great time over all

★★★★☆ — Fe , May 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 37 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 4 mentions

“Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester,Massachusetts is beautiful in the Spring time.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Has beach for swimming, restrooms, multiple tennis courts, football field, running track, paved walking trail, and pavilion for gatherings.”

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Plan your run at Massachusetts Commonwealth

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • Websitemass.gov
  • Phone(508) 755-6880

Hours

Monday 5 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–8 PM
Thursday 5 AM–8 PM
Friday 5 AM–8 PM
Saturday 5 AM–8 PM
Sunday 5 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 Massachusetts Commonwealth

Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01608

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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.