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Shelley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 182 Google reviews · Running trail in Manchester, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Shelley 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.
Clean green space for recreation offering baseball fields and jungle gyms.
What runners say about Shelley Park
“Beautifully maintained, Pavillion, baseball field, two separate parks for varying ages all clean and safe, and a walking trail.”
“Shelley Park is a hidden gem that offers a serene escape for nature lovers and families alike.”
A good sized park considering the small town it's located in. The park includes a maintained baseball field, open field, updated jungle gym playground, and pavilions. The pavilion was very nice actually, with a large wood burning fireplace where you can cook along with the usual park metal grills.
Not very big but clean and very well maintained. Go to walk and visit a couple times a week
My group rented a pavilion here for a cookout. We had plenty of room, two grills to cook on and even a large fireplace. The area was neat and well taken care of. Two port-a-potties were nearby, one regular and one handicapped accessible. There is a basketball court, playground, and baseball field.
Park is lovely for children. Very clean and spacious. Running: Pros: -As a woman runner, I liked that everything is wide open and visible. Felt extremely safe here. -If you are just needing exercise, there are plenty of benches to rest. Cons: -There is a lot of exposure on the running trail. -No shade, very straight.
Trail conditions & character
“Shelley Park is a hidden gem that offers a serene escape for nature lovers and families alike.”
“There’s a long paved walking path that connects three different play areas.”
“Wonderful park but I wish it had better/more bathroom facilities.”
“Two port-a-potties were nearby, one regular and one handicapped accessible.”
Plan your run at Shelley 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenewberrytwp.com
- Phone(717) 938-6992
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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