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River's Edge Recreation Complex

4.5 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · Running trail in Woonsocket, Rhode Island · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Confirmed from River's Edge Recreation Complex'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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Park featuring a playground, trails, a dog park, and opportunities for soccer, picnics, and fishing.

What runners say about River's Edge Recreation Complex

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (97 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“PRO'S -lots of parking -great views -off trails -lots of wild life - flat roads CONS - Lots of bikes so if you have little ones make sure they are safe - no bathrooms”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“great place to get out ride the bike walk the dog there are bathrooms too its nice”

Amazing place to walk or ride bike. PRO'S -lots of parking -great views -off trails -lots of wild life - flat roads CONS - Lots of bikes so if you have little ones make sure they are safe - no bathrooms

★★★★★ — Strugg , Aug 2022

Beautiful. Hideaway place. My Jasper loves playing here he runs around and has fun. The pond is full of wild life. You hear the birds, frogs and other nature sounds. There is a walking path.

★★★★★ — Cheryl , Dec 2020

The dog park is great, with a playground right across. Public restrooms are always clean and stocked, and tberes some nice tables to picnic at. The walking/bike trail is nearby as well

★★★★★ — Peanutt , Jul 2024

Peaceful scenic walk/bike path along the Blackstone River. Veterans Memorial Park at the other side of the parking lot. Very beautiful, well kept, I was a little teary-eyed remembering our POWs, Vets and those who continue to serve. Jan 2018, My 18 year old son signed a blank check to our country.

★★★★★ — Margarita , Mar 2019

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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 12 mentions

“The dog park is great, the bike path is awesome, and the soccer fields are a hidden gem for kiteboarding.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“PRO'S -lots of parking -great views -off trails -lots of wild life - flat roads CONS - Lots of bikes so if you have little ones make sure they are safe - no bathrooms”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“PRO'S -lots of parking -great views -off trails -lots of wild life - flat roads CONS - Lots of bikes so if you have little ones make sure they are safe - no bathrooms”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“PRO'S -lots of parking -great views -off trails -lots of wild life - flat roads CONS - Lots of bikes so if you have little ones make sure they are safe - no bathrooms”

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Plan your run at River's Edge Recreation Complex

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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitewoonsocketri.org
  • Phone(401) 767-9287

Hours

Monday 8 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM–7:30 PM
Friday 8 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM–7:30 PM
Sunday 8 AM–7:30 PM

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 River's Edge Recreation Complex

135 Davison Ave, Woonsocket, RI 02895

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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.