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Park L

4.6 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Running trail in Everett, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Park L'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.

PavedLit at nightDog-friendlyWater

Relaxed space providing baseball fields, paved paths and a picnic pavilion, plus an off-leash area for dogs.

What runners say about Park L

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (75 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Great community spot for dog owners! Love that they treat the grass for ticks too.”

Beautiful park with well maintained trails. Great for running, walking, and biking. Ample turf for other outdoor activities. There's also a designated dog play area.

★★★★★ — Kieron , Apr 2021

Here from out of town to help out daughter and son in law with their dogs. Accidentally found this park. It is terrific for a well behaved pup who can be off leash.open space for ball retrieving and general social play. Owner can get circuit walk in while dog enjoys her freedom.

★★★★★ — David , Aug 2022

Park L is a really nice space, tucked in just off the bike trail alongside the Malden River. It was recently built (around 2019, I think) with several athletic fields for soccer, baseball, basketball. It has a Pavillion with picnic tables as well as a play structure.

★★★★★ — Jeff , Apr 2021

Amazing off leash dog park , big open green grass and space dedicated for your dogs. Bring your own water, there is a community tap but open only in summer. Well maintained and people are also mostly well behaved. Good for walking too inside the park with your dog off leash or outside in the trails.

★★★★★ — Shipra , May 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 75 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 35 mentions

“Amazing off leash dog park , big open green grass and space dedicated for your dogs.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“US Bike Rt 1 Paved level Rail to Trail Bike Path with minimal Street Crossings.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“Well lit park along the Northern Strand community trail just over the Everett line from Malden.”

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Plan your run at Park L

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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9:30 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 Park L

Northern Strand Community Trl, Everett, MA 02149

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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.