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Simpson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 264 Google reviews · Running trail in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Simpson 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.
Peaceful, creek-side park featuring walking trails and disc golf.
What runners say about Simpson Park
“Nice, well kept little creekside park off Rte 114 just south of Lisburn Rd.”
“There are walking trails for you and your puppy dog and the beautiful Yellow Breeches Creek that we kayak down or float on tubes and enjoy many hot summer days .”
“It has easy access to the creek for kayaks or canoes and it's well shaded and well taken care of.”
“This is my favorite park in the area for a peaceful short walk!”
Nice and quiet, hidden. Walking area, pavilions, fire place, porta potty restrooms, creek
This is my favorite park in the area for a peaceful short walk! (Does anyone know what the distance is to walk around the loop?) We lived in the area for years wishing for a park like this before we found it. If you are coming south out of Mechanicsburg, the entrance may be hard to see.
Really nice walking trail and great access to the Yellow Breeches Creek. There's not a lot to do but a small walking trail with a large man made rock formation that the kids can climb in. It has easy access to the creek for kayaks or canoes and it's well shaded and well taken care of.
Quiet place for a short morning walk/jog. Nice shaded area near the Breaches for picnic. We stop here often when canoeing.
Trail conditions & character
“The bathrooms are to be desired and rather gross but at least there's a toilet?”
“This is my favorite park in the area for a peaceful short walk!”
“Plenty of parking, but the entrance is a little tucked away and easy to miss from either direction.”
“There are walking trails for you and your puppy dog and the beautiful Yellow Breeches Creek that we kayak down or float on tubes and enjoy many hot summer days .”
“It has easy access to the creek for kayaks or canoes and it's well shaded and well taken care of.”
“There are walking trails for you and your puppy dog and the beautiful Yellow Breeches Creek that we kayak down or float on tubes and enjoy many hot summer days .”
Plan your run at Simpson 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 717-766-0756
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
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