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Shadyside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 298 Google reviews · Running trail in West Bradford Township, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Shadyside 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 featuring baseball and hockey fields, tennis and basketball courts, pavilions, and a playground, plus a pond.
What runners say about Shadyside Park
“There are definitely other parks we enjoy more but it was clean enough.”
“There are plenty of beautiful sunrises to capture here.”
“We went in the winter so the lack of shade wasn’t so bad, but definitely bring or wear sun protection in warmer months”
“While this park is very dog friendly with many bag stations, I'd love if they would add some ground level water bowels to the drinking fountains for the dogs.”
I have been looking for a place to walk that is close to home. This park is very well maintained and clean. The loops are not large but still very nice to walk. If you bring your furry friend, make sure they wear a leash.
Large, nice park for the whole family. There's a smaller playground great for smaller kids and toddlers and a larger playground next to it better for young kids. There's a sandbox, walking path, outdoor exercise equipment, basketball court, and a baseball/softball field.
This park is amazing. There's something for everyone. The walking path includes, rolling hills, challenging hills, flat areas and all surrounds everything else this park has to offer: a gazebo with tables, grills and restrooms, a full sized baseball field, tennis courts, basketball court, skating rink, horseshoe pits,…
Great place to hang out with friends, and family! There's a covered gazebo for large gatherings, family and gender specific bathrooms, and grilling stations. The place has plenty of activities for children (and adults). A little further down, past the bocce ball courts is an exercise area and more seating.
Trail conditions & character
“While this park is very dog friendly with many bag stations, I'd love if they would add some ground level water bowels to the drinking fountains for the dogs.”
“There's a covered gazebo for large gatherings, family and gender specific bathrooms, and grilling stations.”
“A decent amount of trails including some hills and different routes to keep it interesting.”
“We went in the winter so the lack of shade wasn’t so bad, but definitely bring or wear sun protection in warmer months”
“Good lighting when it gets dark however it only lights up one side of the park.”
“The paved trail is great for running, walking the dog or even bicycles!”
“While this park is very dog friendly with many bag stations, I'd love if they would add some ground level water bowels to the drinking fountains for the dogs.”
Plan your run at Shadyside 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
- 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
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(610) 269-4174
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 | Open 24 hours |
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