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Pierce Park & Riverwalk

4.5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Central Falls, Rhode Island · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Pierce Park & Riverwalk'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.

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What runners say about Pierce Park & Riverwalk

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (26 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

A nice easy walk nothing complicated. We have a walkway and a street way so that’s good.

★★★★☆ — John , Jan 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 26 reviews →

Plan your run at Pierce Park & Riverwalk

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.
  • Websitecentralfallsri.gov
  • Phone(401) 727-7480

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–1:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Pierce Park & Riverwalk

975 High St, Central Falls, RI 02863

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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 Something out of date?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.