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Riverside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 657 Google reviews · Running trail in Haverhill, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 38 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverside 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.
What runners say about Riverside Park
“Plenty of parking usually and a great get together area that's usually really well kept.”
“Great place to walk my dog.”
The park is great for walking, running, reading, children, baseball. There's plenty of pace and about 10 baseball / softball fields. Now, would it be too much to ask for a soccer field? The park has enough space. A soccer field would be a great addition to this park and the city.
Great park for walking or relaxing. There's always some sports events going on. It is well maintained. It is the biggest and most popular stadium in Haverhill and the close surrounding area. It spans the Merrimack River and is located next to the Riverside Plaza.
Love this park. Baseball fields, basketball courts, multiple pickle ball courts, a street hockey rink, and multiple playgrounds! Dog park. There are restrooms and portopotties. You can circle around the whole park thru multiple paths , which also run along the merrimack river.
Great place to walk my dog. They have playground area, baseball fields, open fields, courts, and a great walking path up against the water. They also have dog bags along the walking path that are convenient when I walk my dog. Plenty of parking usually and a great get together area that's usually really well kept.
Trail conditions & character
“There were a lot of dogs also but all the ones I saw were on leash.”
“Plenty of parking usually and a great get together area that's usually really well kept.”
“I love that they also have a restroom (although not always open) & that it's handicapped accessible (the park & paths).”
“Mostly paved trails, walking by the river and ball parks.”
“I love that they also have a restroom (although not always open) & that it's handicapped accessible (the park & paths).”
Plan your run at Riverside Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance38 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitehaverhillma.gov
- Phone+1 978-374-2389
- 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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