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Somerset Neighborhood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Running trail in Bowie, Maryland · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Somerset Neighborhood 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.
Shaded area for kids featuring slides and a tennis court, plus trails for bikes and joggers.
What runners say about Somerset Neighborhood Park
“It's tucked away and surrounded by mature trees so there's always plenty of shade on sunny days.”
Sprawling park underneath tall trees. Kids will love the two playgrounds. Safe area. There's a tennis court too. Lots of green space for kids to run around. Great place to chill and reflect. A path runs through the park making it optimal for runners and joggers cutting through to the next neighborhood.
Great park to take bigger kids! The slides are y'all. There is a second playground that's for the smaller kids. We also enjoy just running through the trees. Lots of shade for hotter months. Only thing missing is a restroom.
Cozy little park in a quiet neighborhood next to a retirement community. Always clean and safe, there is a tennis court and walking trails here. They lead to the bike path, which takes you right to Hilltop Plaza
Trail conditions & character
“It's tucked away and surrounded by mature trees so there's always plenty of shade on sunny days.”
Plan your run at Somerset Neighborhood Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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