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Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 240 Google reviews · Running trail in Scarborough, Maine · 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.
Public park with a pond, skateboarding area, 2 pickleball courts, and summer concerts.
What runners say about Memorial Park
“Otherwise, it's very well kept, the pond is beautiful, and there are several pokestops if you happen to play Pokemon go.”
“Beautiful park, and it's off the beaten path, located behind the municipal building, so you sort of have to know it exists to find it.”
“A peaceful place to drink coffee or read, or just walk.”
A peaceful place to drink coffee or read, or just walk. Measured 1/4 mile walkway around the perimeter. Lots of benches. Very clean. Public restroom, also very clean. Lots of dogwalkers, but the dogs are leashed and all the owners pick up with town-supplied plastic bags. Pleasant spot.
Beautiful place for a walk. Plenty of paved trails for strollers. Pet friendly. The fountain and gazebo are very well maintained. My GPS had a hard time finding the place but Google maps did fine. Highly recommend Memorial Park!!!!!!!!
A lovely park! Very well maintained... nice fountains and trails, chess tables, skate park, pickle ball courts, lots of space.
The Memorial Park was very nice. Well manicured and very clean. The walking trail was nice around the pond with the fountain.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park, and it's off the beaten path, located behind the municipal building, so you sort of have to know it exists to find it.”
“Lots of dogwalkers, but the dogs are leashed and all the owners pick up with town-supplied plastic bags.”
“A peaceful place to drink coffee or read, or just walk.”
“This park would get 5 stars if they would keep bathrooms open year round.”
“There's a nice parking lot at the top of the hill and it feels quite safe because it's behind the public safety buildings.”
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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitescarboroughmaine.org
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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 |
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