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Smedley Park (Delaware County Park)

4.5 ★★★★★ 825 Google reviews · Running trail in Springfield, Pennsylvania · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Smedley Park (Delaware County 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.

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastHillyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Comprising over 140 acres, this wooded park offers baseball & soccer fields, a playground & a trail.

What runners say about Smedley Park (Delaware County Park)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (825 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“So many great trails, very well maintained, engulfed in beautiful nature, and cool graffiti on the pillars for the freeway.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“So many great trails, very well maintained, engulfed in beautiful nature, and cool graffiti on the pillars for the freeway.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Shaded play area for the children of all ages.”

Nice park and walking trails. We came here to do come rock crawling with our RC trucks

★★★★★ — Deams , Feb 2024

This is a hidden gem! I had no idea this existed until recently. It's a huge park with a playground, open field space, lots of trails for walking, hiking, and biking, and a creek. One of the trails goes right underneath the Blue Route which is pretty cool. This is a great park to explore and take pictures.

★★★★★ — Natalie , Jul 2023

An off the path quiet quint park in Delaware county. Never too crowded. Shaded play area for the children of all ages. Parking is not an issue. A shared bike and walk path through the wooded park. Dog Friendly. Pls always curb n lease your pets.Not handicapped friendly.

★★★★★ — Still , Feb 2021

Nice trail three are two ways to go when u park in the parking lot you can go straight or u can over the one bridge to the left when u walk towards it u go around and then u will see steps there what's the trail begins don't understand the steps when u can go up the hill which isn't the high up it's a couple different…

★★★★★ — Tracey , Aug 2024

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“So many great trails, very well maintained, engulfed in beautiful nature, and cool graffiti on the pillars for the freeway.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“The open field is awesome for letting your good dog run a bit, and with a few different sections, one with a playground and picnic area, there is something for everyone here”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“Lots of green space and shaded, wooded hiking trails.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“There were two porta-potties in the parking lot that were in excellent shape.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“An off the path quiet quint park in Delaware county.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“The trails do get muddy after it rains, and some trails cross the creek, and you may not be able to cross without getting wet if the creek level rises.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“The trails do get muddy after it rains, and some trails cross the creek, and you may not be able to cross without getting wet if the creek level rises.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“There were two porta-potties in the parking lot that were in excellent shape.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

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Plan your run at Smedley Park (Delaware County Park)

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • Websitedelcopa.gov
  • Phone+1 610-891-4663

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

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 Smedley Park (Delaware County Park)

20 Papermill Rd, Springfield, PA 19064

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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.