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Mathis Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 251 Google reviews · Running trail in Hopewell, Virginia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Mathis 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.

RestroomsTrailhead parking

Park offering a playground, baseball fields, a softball field, and a walking trail.

What runners say about Mathis Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (251 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Three well-kept ball fields, two public restrooms on site.”

Always a good place to go walk there are a nice amount of poke stops here. And the park is always clean.

★★★★★ — Jonathan , Jan 2022

Mathis park adjoins Crystal Lake park. The park has two large pavilions with electricity. There are also flushing toilets on site. There is also a long walking trail encircling both parks. This is a nice place for a day long event or family reunion.

★★★★☆ — Matthew , Jul 2017

Great baseball/softball complex! Three well-kept ball fields, two public restrooms on site. THANK YOU HOPEWELL PARKS AND RECREATION!!! Been coming here since I was a kid. There are trails between Crystal lake and Mathis. They are not upkept by staff just the people who use them.

★★★★★ — Berlin , Sep 2023

I went there to walk. There is a trail around the pond that's perfect. You get shade and a view. Loved it. Haven't explored further as of yet, but will soon.

★★★★★ — Sharon , Jun 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 251 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Four baseball/softball fields, plenty of parking and a large picnic pavilion.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Three well-kept ball fields, two public restrooms on site.”

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Plan your run at Mathis 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Phone+1 804-541-2304

Hours

Monday 8 am–9 pm
Tuesday 8 am–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–9 pm
Friday 8 am–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–9 pm
Sunday 8 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 Mathis Park

3500 River Rd, Hopewell, VA 23860

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Running trails near Hopewell

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Crystal Lake Park

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Woodlawn Park

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Hopewell Riverside Park

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Arlington Park

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Hopewell Riverwalk

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BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly green space with a beach, playgrounds, and river views.

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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.