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Plainville Park Department

4.6 ★★★★★ 150 Google reviews · Running trail in Plainville, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Plainville Park Department'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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Dog-friendlyRestrooms

Popular park offering basketball and tennis courts, plus ball fields and playgrounds.

What runners say about Plainville Park Department

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (150 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

✨ well-maintained 9 mentions

“Well maintained park, nice updated facilities, snack shack just opened.”

Very nice, quiet and clean park! We had a picnic in the gazebo, played on the playground and explored the trails! There are picnic tables under the pavilion as well. Picturesque and serene fields, basketball and tennis courts too. Willette's Optical Paradise Approved 👍

★★★★★ — Nickolas , Oct 2020

Came here just to get away for a bit. Walked my dog. We took to the trails and she loved it. She especially loves playing in the water

★★★★★ — Jeremey , Jun 2023

I grew up with this park (well, the OLD Plainville Park) so I know of all the little trails that will take you places, like that tiny little “waterfall” that I could’ve sworn was decent size but, I was also a little kid!!! It’s still a cool spot to know though!!! However, I do need to warn you to WATCH FOR POISON IVY!!

★★★★☆ — Nicole , Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 150 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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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.
  • Websiteplainville.ma.us
  • Phone+1 508-695-5451
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–5 pm
Friday 9 am–5 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 Plainville Park Department

142 South St, Plainville, MA 02762

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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.