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Richard Wall Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 595 Google reviews · Running trail in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Richard Wall 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.
Laid-back park featuring basketball and tennis courts, plus playgrounds and a skate park.
What runners say about Richard Wall Park
Very cute. Big wooden playground with swings and sandpits and plenty of places to run and climb, and a second metal playground just to the side. Mostly enclosed which is lovely. Lots of benches from great vantage points so you can sit and watch your children. There’s also a little skate park.
Absolutely love this park. Skate park, tennis, pickle ball, soccer/football field, walkable trail/lake area, swings, intense wooden play area. All ethnicities, all love, peace and happiness.
A nice park for the kids to run and play and get their energy out! Meet up with friends and have lunch. The added plus is they have bathrooms here!
A nice place for children to play. Plenty of space for running around, a designated area for eating, accessible outdoor restrooms, great for adults and youth. Many activity selections, skate park, tennis court, soccer field, basketball court, castle-inspired play ground and a separate play ground for toddlers.
Trail conditions & character
“Plenty of space for running around, a designated area for eating, accessible outdoor restrooms, great for adults and youth.”
Plan your run at Richard Wall 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
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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