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Memorial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 98 Google reviews · Running trail in Reading, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from 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.

Open 24hDog-friendlyRestrooms

What runners say about Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (98 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🐕 dog-walking favorite 4 mentions

“Dog friendly and are able to take the dogs off the leash unless there are other dogs who aren't friendly!”

They have four open pickleball courts that are well maintained and a basketball court along with a playground for kids and a nice walking path. Pretty good for all ages!

★★★★★ — Tuhina , Jul 2025

Lovely little park that you can run around on a trail. It would be great if it had more shade and upgraded the playground. It also has a basketball and tennis courts. The best part is that the town floods the ponds in the winter and makes a skating rink. Another pro is that you can walk to town from there.

★★★★☆ — Leia , Jul 2020

We enjoy walking our dog here. lots of space for her to run around. there are also playground, two tennis count and basketball court. grass are always maintained.

★★★★★ — Jazzy , Feb 2020

Ultimate Frisbee here is great but the grass can be soggy in the spring because of all the shade. Lovely place to meet friends.

★★★★☆ — Adam , May 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 98 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 8 mentions

“It would be great if people picked up after their dogs but overall it's a great little park to play with your kids”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Only downside is the lack of bathrooms.”

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Plan your run at Memorial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitereadingma.myrec.com
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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

53 Harrison St, Reading, MA 01867

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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.