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Memorial Park Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ 411 Google reviews · Running trail in Sharon, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Memorial Park Beach'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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Relaxed beach popular for picnics and swimming in the lake's clean water.

What runners say about Memorial Park Beach

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (411 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“They allow you to jump off the dock, and the water seems relatively very clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“A beautiful place where we are with a vibrant energy where the river and the trees let us free in pure Enchanting Nature”

A great place to relax, swim, spend time on the beach or have a picnic. The water is very clean and very swimmable. You will see many folks training for triathlon here. Note that town parking or walk/bike permit is required to enter although I was never asked for it

★★★★★ — Dmitriy , Aug 2018

Beautiful scenery, especially now with all the Fall colors! Great place to walk or run!

★★★★★ — Rebecca , Nov 2025

We asked where we could eat our lobsters outside and were directed here. What a wonderful park. It has a walking path, playground, beach area with no lifeguard, and we watched sailing lessons while we ate. There were trashcan and portapotties. (Spelling?) There is probably more, but that is what we saw.

★★★★★ — Amy , Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 411 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 6 mentions

“A beautiful place where we are with a vibrant energy where the river and the trees let us free in pure Enchanting Nature”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Hidden Gem, however my only con is that I hate paying the non resident parking fee of $36 dollars to park.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“The park also has public restrooms and a playground.”

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Plan your run at Memorial Park Beach

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
  • Websitetownofsharon.net
  • Phone(781) 784-1530

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 Memorial Park Beach

31 Beach St, Sharon, MA 02067

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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.