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Wanskuck Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 237 Google reviews · Running trail in Providence, Rhode Island · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wanskuck 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.
Peaceful fenced-in park, complete with trails through the woods, for walking dogs (on- and off-leash) and kids.
What runners say about Wanskuck Park
“Clean air, beautiful day what more could a girl ask for?”
“A nice fenced in park for dogs of all sizes! My dog loved the “hike” through the trees to get to the open play area where she ran around and played with other dogs.”
Really nice, spacious park. There’s huge open fields and a trail that goes through the woods. It’s sort of an underground dog park, so be prepared for dogs on and off leash. Owners are friendly and responsible, though, and the size of the park makes it easy to find your own space.
Absolutely love to go to this place where walkers, families and dogs can all just get along! I rather sign there that said buddy ciance he had this parked dedicated because the dog park and it's a beautiful beautiful piece of property so nice to go for a walk It goes through the woods a little side areas to play with…
Its a great place to take your dog. I wish the front gate would close. When we're heading to the exit, my dog runs to the car. I know it's not a dog park, but plenty of people bring their dogs. It's a great park. Has a nice trail too. Just the perfect length.
It is nice are to go for a quiet walk. There are little niches to sit and relax with a book and blanket.
Trail conditions & character
“My Goldie loved it there we lived close by If I said dog park she ran and got her leash,we would walk there no leash needed once in the park.”
“Clean air, beautiful day what more could a girl ask for?”
Plan your run at Wanskuck 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefacebook.com
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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