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Pendora Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 458 Google reviews · Running trail in Reading, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Pendora 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsQuiet

Public park with play areas, sports facilities & pavilion & event venue rentals.

What runners say about Pendora Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (458 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Has a lot of nice open space and always seems very clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful location, really nice organization and arrangement to keep all the games on time.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“There's so much greenery and the little water fall creek combo is so peaceful.”

Love Pendora! I free run my dog. Never had a problem. Friendly people. Open environment. Perfect for pretty parents and kids parents a like. Best Park in the city!!!

★★★★★ — Keiyari , Apr 2022

My go-to park to bring any hyperactive kid, it's a big area, and there's lots of space to run freely lol

★★★★★ — Cathy , Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 458 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Lots of space for kiddos to play from toddlers to teens there is a playground,basket ball court,swings and a small waterfall.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“There's so much greenery and the little water fall creek combo is so peaceful.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Pendora 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitereadingrec.org
  • Phone+1 610-655-6201
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 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 Pendora Park

1805 Forrest St, Reading, PA 19606

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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.