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Pastorius Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 150 Google reviews · Running trail in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Pastorius 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.
Large park featuring a lake and a stage for outdoor summer concerts, plus a loop trail.
What runners say about Pastorius Park
“Lots of trees and well kept plant life with open space as well.”
“Beautiful park — great for hanging out with friends or just relaxing.”
“beautiful and green, plenty of privacy and shade.”
“I bring a (leashed) dog early in the morning and it's nearly empty; very peaceful.”
“Dog lovers love to bring their dogs here.”
beautiful and green, plenty of privacy and shade. the surrounding neighborhood is just as nice for a stroll. great place to sit and read a book
Trail conditions & character
“I did witness a few unleashed friendly dogs so not sure if the rules are strictly followed.”
“Beautiful park — great for hanging out with friends or just relaxing.”
“I bring a (leashed) dog early in the morning and it's nearly empty; very peaceful.”
“Since this is in the middle of a residential neighborhood, only street parking is available.”
“A quiet park, open spaces, lake, bathrooms and water for both humans and dogs.”
“beautiful and green, plenty of privacy and shade.”
Plan your run at Pastorius Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefriendsofpastorius.org
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