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The Rec

4.3 ★★★★☆ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Springvale, Maine · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from The Rec'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.

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What runners say about The Rec

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (23 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great family spot and a wonderful place to let your toddler run around. The playground is a good size for younger kids. The waterfront is gorgeous, warm, and shallow. I am recently discovering that Sanford has wonderful parks but no one is ever in them. I hope people in this community start usung them again soon.

★★★★☆ — Cassandra , Sep 2025

Lovely place to go hiking. Great foliage (although if you're reading this now it's probably too late). Awesome river rapids

★★★★★ — Jeffrey , Nov 2022

Great wide open space with water access. Well kept playground and field. Nice walking trails. Large covered seating areas.

★★★★★ — Shannon , May 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 23 reviews →

Plan your run at The Rec

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.

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–5:30 pm
Sunday 7:30 am–5:30 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 The Rec

320 Main St, Springvale, ME 04083

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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.