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Reservoir Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in York, Pennsylvania · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Reservoir 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.
Park with a gazebo, wooded area, and trails for walking, sledding, and dogs.
What runners say about Reservoir Park
“This is such a beautiful, peaceful setting just minutes from downtown, also minutes from 83 via Leaders Heights exit or the George St business exit.”
“This is such a beautiful, peaceful setting just minutes from downtown, also minutes from 83 via Leaders Heights exit or the George St business exit.”
Very cute, asphalt paved trail with scenic views. Not a big area, but well maintained and peaceful. 😊
This is such a beautiful, peaceful setting just minutes from downtown, also minutes from 83 via Leaders Heights exit or the George St business exit. The walking path is mostly level, if you take the path to the right in front of the water company building there's a slight downward grade so no sweating involved when…
Beautiful as always. Good for a casual walk or for hill training. A place here for everyone
I still love this park after about 15 years. The gazebo's still intact, and the view from the hill across from York City is a great viewpoint (especially after dark).
Trail conditions & character
“This is such a beautiful, peaceful setting just minutes from downtown, also minutes from 83 via Leaders Heights exit or the George St business exit.”
“The gazebo's still intact, and the view from the hill across from York City is a great viewpoint (especially after dark).”
“Beautiful park to walk your dog out just enjoy nature, actually got married at this park in the gazebo.”
“Very cute, asphalt paved trail with scenic views.”
“This is such a beautiful, peaceful setting just minutes from downtown, also minutes from 83 via Leaders Heights exit or the George St business exit.”
Plan your run at Reservoir Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Running trails near York
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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