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Preston Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 364 Google reviews · Running trail in Butler, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Preston 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.
88-acre wooded park with picnic areas, catch-&-release fishing, bird watching & a dog-walking trail.
What runners say about Preston Park
“Grounds are very, very well-maintained & except grass cutting & major maintenance (which is done by boro?”
“Such a beautiful park with plentiful parking, well marked trails, restrooms and many picnic areas!”
“Such a beautiful park with plentiful parking, well marked trails, restrooms and many picnic areas!”
“We're always looking for new places to walk our dog.”
If you want a calm nature walk, this is the place to go! Plenty of trails and offshoots to go from, and it goes pretty far as well. I came here in the last week of April looking morels, and I ended up walking almost all the way towards Highfield haha.
Great little park with trails, ponds, seating and a small pavilion. Well taken care of and kind of hidden in among the houses in the area. We had a fun morning exploring.
They made the park nicer. Had fun with my little one but seen this snake overtaking this wrens nest with eggs. Nice little trails for a walk.
We hiked here twice with our two dogs while on vacation. It's beautiful (especially the pond) and the trails are well marked.
Trail conditions & character
“Such a beautiful park with plentiful parking, well marked trails, restrooms and many picnic areas!”
“We love to run here, bring dogs here, and enjoy well layer out scenic spots.”
“Such a beautiful park with plentiful parking, well marked trails, restrooms and many picnic areas!”
“Such a beautiful park with plentiful parking, well marked trails, restrooms and many picnic areas!”
Plan your run at Preston Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitebutlertwp.org
- Phone(724) 283-3430 ext. 212
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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