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Rockfield Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 269 Google reviews · Running trail in Bel Air, Maryland · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rockfield 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.
51 acres with sports facilities, a large playground, nature trails & a historic home for events.
What runners say about Rockfield Park
“Open, clean bathrooms, a decent parking lot, lots of benches and shaded areas to relax, and a covered picnic area.”
“Open, clean bathrooms, a decent parking lot, lots of benches and shaded areas to relax, and a covered picnic area.”
“The play structure is great for all ages, with lots of variety to it.”
Just found out about this park!!! My kids and I had so much fun!!! There's musical stuff to bang on and fun obstacle courses and little part for tinier babies!!!! And we're definitely coming back in the summer because there's a fun spot where water runs and the kids get to play with blockers in the little stream!!!!
It’s a lovely park! The children’s play area could use better lighting and a bit more space, as the play structure feels a little cramped and in need of some renovation. I really enjoy the trail! It’s nice to have such a peaceful spot tucked away amid the busy streets.
Very nice park to stop off and let your little ones burn off some energy. The park has nice restrooms, trails, and a huge wooden playground. The best feature, in my son's eyes that is, is the water play area. It goes through the Chesapeake Bay water tables.
As of 8/29/2025, this park is in great shape. There is a huge wooden playground with all kinds of physical activities and obstacles. In the back of the playground area, there is a giant sand box that the kids can play in.
Trail conditions & character
“Open, clean bathrooms, a decent parking lot, lots of benches and shaded areas to relax, and a covered picnic area.”
“Open, clean bathrooms, a decent parking lot, lots of benches and shaded areas to relax, and a covered picnic area.”
“Open, clean bathrooms, a decent parking lot, lots of benches and shaded areas to relax, and a covered picnic area.”
Plan your run at Rockfield 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebelairmd.org
- Phone+1 410-638-3528
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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