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Seven Hills Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 102 Google reviews · Running trail in Somerville, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Seven Hills 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.
Park in Davis Square with a bike path, open space, and music, good for kids.
What runners say about Seven Hills Park
A great little park straddling the Community Path on the west side of Davis Square. Frequently used by local groups and the city of Somerville itself (e.g. they're screening a movie tonight). Only complaint- they lighting is a little lacking at night.
I went for a walk the other night along the bike path. Picked it up at the Mass Ave crossing into Davis Square. Walking and playing my harp and came to what is called Seven Hills Park along side the 'T' red line station, hung-out about an hour or so playing away, don't get me wrong I'm no professional player but I…
A nice small grassy park near bustling Davis Square in Somerville, MA. It is situated at one end of a very nice community trail that extends for miles and is great for walking or biking.
Such a beautiful park, walkable, nice spots to relax or do a quick run. Extra care with all the people commuting and/or doing exercise.
Trail conditions & character
“It's a very lovely park, with statuary, and monuments that to note the seven hills around Somerville.”
Plan your run at Seven Hills 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitesomervillema.gov
- Phone(617) 666-3311
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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