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Pen Ambler Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Pen Ambler 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.

RestroomsQuiet

What runners say about Pen Ambler Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (51 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Clean and plenty of space!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“A nice quiet playground which feels secluded.”

Can we have some pictures of the playground equipment? I know there’s a walking trail and it’s a well park but nothing to show the playground equipment? Did not know if it’s appropriate for two-year old.

★★★★☆ — Linda , Nov 2024

This is a nice little park in the heart of Ambler. Great running trail, courts, and playground. It can be a little off the beaten path but the kids seemed to love it.

★★★★☆ — Robert , Nov 2017

The kids playground was cleaned up and is good for young children. The trail around the park is great for a walk, and it's nice how there are some summer concerts.

★★★★☆ — Kyle , Mar 2025

Well kept park. It has a great playground, walking trail, basketball hoops, and open fields. Great place to take the kids for a couple of hours.

★★★★☆ — Charlie , Apr 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 51 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“A nice quiet playground which feels secluded.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“The only negative was that it had no bathrooms.”

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Plan your run at Pen Ambler 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Phone(215) 646-5302

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 Pen Ambler Park

351 Mathers Rd, Lower Gwynedd Township, 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.