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Skyline Commons Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · Running trail in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Skyline Commons 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 playground equipment plus basketball courts and soccer fields.
What runners say about Skyline Commons Park
“It's beautiful, clean, and has plenty of amenities.”
“It's beautiful, clean, and has plenty of amenities.”
“Highly recommended for those looking for a peaceful walk or clean area for tossing/kicking a ball around.”
“Has lots of different playgrounds for kids of all ages.”
Awesome small park with a great ADA accessible paved trail system. Crews were in the process of building a new playground area as well as what was already there. Very clean and fairly new all around. Very well cared for. I'll be stopping there again for sure !!
Great Park with Updated inclusive area! My son can't walk but was still able to enjoy so much! Amazing park for all ages and well maintained.
Great park! There is lots of equipment for kids to play on, 3 separate playgrounds. Nice paved walking path, basketball court, picnic tables, grills, and fire pit! Can't go wrong! Pickle ball court is coming soon!!
I adore this park. It's beautiful, clean, and has plenty of amenities. There are bathrooms, a gazebo area with tables, a playground, basketball courts, fields for soccer/kickball/softball, sand volley-ball court, and walking paths. There's probably more that I didnt mention but what more could you want?
Trail conditions & character
“There are bathrooms, a gazebo area with tables, a playground, basketball courts, fields for soccer/kickball/softball, sand volley-ball court, and walking paths.”
“Highly recommended for those looking for a peaceful walk or clean area for tossing/kicking a ball around.”
“they have two separate parking lots and two separate playgrounds.”
“Awesome small park with a great ADA accessible paved trail system.”
“Nice paved walking path, basketball court, picnic tables, grills, and fire pit!”
Plan your run at Skyline Commons 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.
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewesthanover.com
- Phone(717) 724-0083
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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