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Taunton Green
4.3 ★★★★☆ 448 Google reviews · Running trail in Taunton, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Taunton Green'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 seating areas and war memorials, hosting seasonal events.
What runners say about Taunton Green
“There were some great pumpkins and detailed scarecrows lining the green and it made for a great walk on a beautiful night 🌙!”
Taunton Green is a cool little park to visit. There are lots of historical plaques and statues. The area is very historic as well. Walking along the green is a cool experience taking in the massive buildings and cool fountain.
One of the best parts of the Taunton Green is the wonderful view of the the old Superior Courthouse, especially when the fountain is running in the warmer months - I had to snap a photo to demonstrate.
We went to the Downtown Taunton Pumpkin Extravaganza and it was awesome! There were some great pumpkins and detailed scarecrows lining the green and it made for a great walk on a beautiful night 🌙! While walking we also explored some of the Downtown area and really enjoyed some of the beauty of the city.
Trail conditions & character
“There were some great pumpkins and detailed scarecrows lining the green and it made for a great walk on a beautiful night 🌙!”
“Lots of parking on street and in two community paid parking lots each within a block of downtown.”
“Beautiful, fresh trees, sparkling lights, Christmas music, lovely Santa.”
Plan your run at Taunton Green
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitetaunton-ma.gov
- Phone(508) 821-1415
- Social Facebook
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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