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Orchard Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 228 Google reviews · Running trail in State College, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Orchard 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.
Park with playgrounds, a picnic area & an amphitheater, plus softball, tennis & other sport courts.
What runners say about Orchard Park
“Serene and peaceful atmosphere, great place for having a barbecue with friends, clean and maintained well!”
“Most of the trail is nicely paved, and the part I walked on backs some apartments and housing complexes, so it is very quiet.”
lowkey a hidden gem! more than what meets the eye… a very long biking/walking path that i think might go all the way to campus passes through much terrain and many playground structures and benches and picnic areas which is super exciting!
This treasure boasts a spacious parking lot, an impressive soccer field, a fun playground, convenient restrooms, and an amazing trail—plus so much more!
Huge park in a quiet residential neighborhood. My kids had a blast, running and laughing. We pulled out the waters guns and played through the entire park. Some nice trails, a small bridge, soccer field, baseball diamond and a basketball court (the ball court could use some TLC), multiple playgrounds, we will…
A very quite and lovely park in State College. Has a bike path laid out surrounded by trees. Has recreational playgrounds for baseball, football and tennis with seating areas and public water fountain. One of the best walking places if you're looking to relax.
Trail conditions & character
“Most of the trail is nicely paved, and the part I walked on backs some apartments and housing complexes, so it is very quiet.”
“This treasure boasts a spacious parking lot, an impressive soccer field, a fun playground, convenient restrooms, and an amazing trail—plus so much more!”
“This treasure boasts a spacious parking lot, an impressive soccer field, a fun playground, convenient restrooms, and an amazing trail—plus so much more!”
“Most of the trail is nicely paved, and the part I walked on backs some apartments and housing complexes, so it is very quiet.”
“Great wheelchair and stroller friendly trail.”
“Has recreational playgrounds for baseball, football and tennis with seating areas and public water fountain.”
Plan your run at Orchard Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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