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Schucks Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 256 Google reviews · Running trail in Bel Air, Maryland · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Schucks Regional 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.
Open park featuring playgrounds, walking trails and sports fields.
What runners say about Schucks Regional Park
“The equipment is clean, plenty of parking, and the two areas of playground and the trail offer things for young and older kids.”
“Very beautiful, well thought out Park, Great ball fields especially for Special Needs individuals, also includes a sensory trail with activities.”
“I think kids will love the sensory trail and adults will love running on the trail which has small hills.”
Multiple expansive playgrounds. Fun, interactive activities on paved perimeter path. Pavilions provide protection from precipitation.
For all my mom's with kids of all ages- All the parks in Harford County that I've been to are nice, but each one has its own unique character. This one gives you a peaceful and safe vibe.
Huge, open, beautiful park. Lots of parking, looks like a great place to bring bikes for the kids. Renting the (very nice) pavilion is inexpensive. For a park this size, I'd expect an actual bathroom structure like Friends Park has, but there are port a pots (albeit they are quite a hike from the pavilion, at least at…
First time at this park and we loved it. They have diffrent sports feilds, a walking path, 2 play grounds and a pavilion.
Trail conditions & character
“I just wish the bathrooms (port-a-pots) were a bit closer.”
“The equipment is clean, plenty of parking, and the two areas of playground and the trail offer things for young and older kids.”
“There is a paved walking path that snakes around the park and is a perfect place to go for a stroll either by yourself or with a dog.”
“There is a paved walking path that snakes around the park and is a perfect place to go for a stroll either by yourself or with a dog.”
“My husband likes this park for its smooth loop trail that little kids can bike on.”
Plan your run at Schucks Regional Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- Websitevisitharford.com
- Phone+1 410-638-3616
- 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–8 pm |
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