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Spring Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 499 Google reviews · Running trail in State College, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Spring Creek 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.
What runners say about Spring Creek Park
“The shallow creek was great, and the facilities are clear and well maintained.”
“My daughter's boyfriend also proposed to her tonight both done at the covered bridge with just the right amount of snow such a beautiful place”
Beautiful small park to walk around. As a person who just loves water. I really like how it’s built along the creek. It’s connected to the Millbrook Marsh if you want a nice exercise.
Very spacious park with different fields, trails, pavilions and a cute playground
This place is an absolute gem. Early morning walk to evening stroll, this place never ceases to amaze. Take a cup of coffee or chai with you and sit over the bridge. enjoy the beautiful creek stream with ducks quacking around 😂 and birds chirping 😄 absolutely love this place.
Great place for a peaceful walk and to just sit and read. They have a small park and sandbox as well as a portion of the stream that’s shallow enough for kids to play and explore in! Love it here
Trail conditions & character
“My daughter's boyfriend also proposed to her tonight both done at the covered bridge with just the right amount of snow such a beautiful place”
“Always a great time and it has everything from basketball, Volleyball, and an awesome trail for dogs.”
“This is also one of the few local parks with restroom facilities.”
Plan your run at Spring Creek 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecrpr.org
- Phone+1 814-234-1657
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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