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Meadow Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 542 Google reviews · Running trail in Elkton, Maryland · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Meadow 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.

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Recreational park with a creek, walking trails & fields for softball & football, plus playgrounds.

What runners say about Meadow Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (542 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Clean playgrounds and lot's of fun,I go there almost everyday.”

Came back to give a better review. It’s much better than it used to be. Perfect spot to go get out of the sun or be in the sun. Glasgow park has no shaded parking spots, so now this is my favorite in the area due to that.

★★★★☆ — J_Okayyy , Sep 2022

Meadow Park is very peaceful. It has a track of you like to walk or jog. Swing sets for the kids, and directly across the street, there is a dog park! You definitely will enjoy yourself here!

★★★★★ — Tonia , May 2023

The park was great ! nice place for soccer game.picnic .walking and many more .

★★★★★ — Vick100 , Jun 2019

So, there is one thing to know before you go to the park, rain, if it rained recently you don’t want to be anywhere near there, they literally built the park there because they had nothing else to do with the land and couldn’t build houses.

★★★★☆ — Elise , Dec 2020

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“My grandson And I I went to the dog park on The other side of Meadow park and let my dogs run around have a good time”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Well maintained but can be muddy after a rain storm.”

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Plan your run at Meadow Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • Websiteelkton.org
  • Phone(410) 620-7964

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 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 Meadow Park

Elkton, Maryland

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

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PavedScenicDog-friendly

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Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling area featuring a playground and a museum as well as multiple dog runs.

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Dog-friendly

County park with woodland trails, tennis & basketball courts, a skate park & a farmer's market.

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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.