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Parkhill Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 214 Google reviews · Running trail in Fitchburg, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Parkhill 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.
Pipes and ramps for rollerblading, skateboarding and biking as well as a playground area.
What runners say about Parkhill Park
“Because its spaced out better and lots of shade on hot summer days.”
“Wonderful shaded playground perfect for kids of all ages.”
I grew up at 50 Franklin Rd. Directly across from and South of Park Hill. We had many, many hours of fun and adventure in these "Pine's" as we used to call the woods there. Riding our bikes around the Donught, and sliding down the hills on our "Red Fliers". I'm talking the 1950's & 60's.
Great place to relax and enjoy a day with my children we had an amazing day here back and forth to the water 💧park and regular park tons of kids for my son to play with while I relaxed under a,shade tree very clean bathrooms 🚻and was very pleasant to be at
My two dogs love it there and because of the isolated paths in the woods, I am comfortable letting her go off leash... I really enjoy prk hill
Trail conditions & character
“Directly across from and South of Park Hill.”
“Because its spaced out better and lots of shade on hot summer days.”
“There are plenty of parking and various trees throughout the playground, providing needed shade on hot summer months.”
“My two dogs love it there and because of the isolated paths in the woods, I am comfortable letting her go off leash.”
Plan your run at Parkhill Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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.
- Websitefitchburgma.gov
- Phone+1 978-829-1815
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–6:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6:15 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6:15 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6:15 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6:15 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–6:15 pm |
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