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Seven Hills Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 102 Google reviews · Running trail in Somerville, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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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.

HillyTrailhead parking

Park in Davis Square with a bike path, open space, and music, good for kids.

What runners say about Seven Hills Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (102 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

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.

★★★★☆ — Michael , Jul 2016

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…

★★★★☆ — Joseph , Apr 2021

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.

★★★★☆ — Everett , Jun 2025

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.

★★★★★ — Jorge , May 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 102 reviews →

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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“It's a very lovely park, with statuary, and monuments that to note the seven hills around Somerville.”

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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

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 Seven Hills Park

Community Path &, Buena Vista Rd, Somerville, MA 02144

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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.