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Mondauk Common Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 904 Google reviews · Running trail in Ambler, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
1 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Mondauk Common 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.

Crushed gravel1 miShadedDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Family-friendly park featuring playgrounds, baseball fields and walking trails for exercise.

What runners say about Mondauk Common Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (904 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 13 mentions

“Clean, no pets, very thoughtful administration, safe and nice children’s playgrounds, big parking lot, clean bathrooms that always have toilet paper and a soap.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful park with lots to do for both big kids & little kids!”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“The playground has many trees (shade), so in hot summer days kids can stay safe.”

👟 good for all levels 4 mentions

“A great park for kids (and adults) of all ages!”

This is a really nice park. Don’t wear black shoes though because the gravel trail will make them dusty. Also you can’t bring your dogs or ride a bike. I have neither so this park is for me. Other than that there are many things to do.

★★★★★ — Kelly , Dec 2024

Very clean and friendly area to walk. There’s plenty of people around (so you’ll feel safe). It’s not noisy or too busy (for those of you who like a little isolation so you can focus). The entire trail is 1 mile so you definitely get some good lapses in.

★★★★★ — Dayna , Jun 2023

A great park for kids (and adults) of all ages! Many pieces of playground equipment for various age groups, along with basketball courts, open fields, disc golf, and sport fields on the other side of the park.

★★★★★ — Alexandra , Aug 2023

Beautiful public park with a 1 mile jogging/walking trail, playground, basketball courts, volleyball, horseshoes, baseball fields, covered pavilions, picnic tables, barbecues, trees, grass. Plenty of parking. Open dawn to dusk and very safe.

★★★★★ — Al , Sep 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 14 mentions

“I went in not understanding it was non-dog park which i wish I kinda knew before hand, but went for the pokemon go event, however couldn't stay since waffle could also not partake.”

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🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“Clean, no pets, very thoughtful administration, safe and nice children’s playgrounds, big parking lot, clean bathrooms that always have toilet paper and a soap.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“Clean, no pets, very thoughtful administration, safe and nice children’s playgrounds, big parking lot, clean bathrooms that always have toilet paper and a soap.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“The playground has many trees (shade), so in hot summer days kids can stay safe.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 3 mentions

“Don’t wear black shoes though because the gravel trail will make them dusty.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“There are nice, clean public restrooms available as well as working & clean water fountains.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Mondauk Common Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
  • Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — 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.
  • Websiteupperdublin.net
  • Phone+1 215-643-1600

Hours

Monday 7 am–8 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8 pm
Thursday 7 am–8 pm
Friday 7 am–8 pm
Saturday 7 am–8 pm
Sunday 7 am–8 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 Mondauk Common Park

1451 Dillon Rd, Ambler, PA 19002

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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.