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Trexler Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,440 Google reviews · Running trail in Allentown, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Trexler Memorial 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.
Scenic park with large old trees, grassy lawns & a duck pond, plus paths for cycling & running.
What runners say about Trexler Memorial Park
“There are well-maintained clean paths, multiple directions and ways to go, always ending in a full circle.”
“If you take the high look the Trexler statue has a beautiful setting overlooking the park and Allentown as a whole.”
“The traffic noise can be obnoxious, but it's possible to find a few quiet spots where the creek drowns out the traffic noise.”
Trexler Park is a popular destination for walking, walking with dogs, jogging, and bicycling. There's an loop trail system (paved) with several interesting features including rest rooms, Cedar Creek, ponds, woods and fields, a log cabin and a running spring.
I love this park. There are well-maintained clean paths, multiple directions and ways to go, always ending in a full circle. It is one of the best walking space to take my dog, other people are courteous as well as the paved path is ADA accessible and a marked biking lane.
A wonderful place to run, walk, or bike. Different paths available to mix up your workout. A small hill towards Tilghman Street that leads to a few paths that can be seen from the road. There are seasonal bathrooms and fountains available.
This park is GORGEOUS. Super well maintained and everyone seems to keep their space from each other. You will see a good number of folks walking, running, and biking in the morning. I do love that it has great visibility. You won’t be caught off-guard walking around the path.
Trail conditions & character
“There's a horse mounted statue of General Harry Trexler (founder of the park) with a commanding view of the park and in the distance, South Mountain.”
“There's an loop trail system (paved) with several interesting features including rest rooms, Cedar Creek, ponds, woods and fields, a log cabin and a running spring.”
“Restrooms, water fountains and plenty of parking but only 1 real parking lot.”
“In terms of parking, plenty of parking but use common sense: do not leave valuables visible.”
“There's an loop trail system (paved) with several interesting features including rest rooms, Cedar Creek, ponds, woods and fields, a log cabin and a running spring.”
“It is one of the best walking space to take my dog, other people are courteous as well as the paved path is ADA accessible and a marked biking lane.”
“The traffic noise can be obnoxious, but it's possible to find a few quiet spots where the creek drowns out the traffic noise.”
“It is one of the best walking space to take my dog, other people are courteous as well as the paved path is ADA accessible and a marked biking lane.”
“Restrooms, water fountains and plenty of parking but only 1 real parking lot.”
Plan your run at Trexler Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — 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.
- Websiteallentownpa.gov
- Phone(610) 437-7757
- Social Instagram · 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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