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West Goshen Community Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 616 Google reviews · Running trail in West Chester, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 8 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from West Goshen Community 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.
Small neighborhood park featuring sports fields, a picnic pavilion & volleyball & tennis courts.
What runners say about West Goshen Community Park
“Great community park with playing fields for team sports, very well appointed playground for all ages and very well maintained grounds”
“The best park to walk, jog and play the sport of your choice like Sand Volleyball, Tennis, Basket ball and many more !”
The best park to walk, jog and play the sport of your choice like Sand Volleyball, Tennis, Basket ball and many more ! I personally loved the park and would recommend it for an evening getaway.
Great park for families. The park is very clean and well maintained. This park has two playground structures, swings, and sand play area designed for kids ages 2 to 12 years old. The park has picnic tables, a picnic pavilion, barbecues, bathrooms, and an amphitheater where performances are held. The park also has a .
I love this park/path. Conveniently located and most important to me is I feel safe there. The .8 mile loop surrounds tennis courts, basketball courts, fields for whatever current sport going on from T-ball, soccer lacrosse to name a few.
Nicely paved trail of about 1 mile or so, good for your walk or run, passes by sports fields and courts and a kids' playground. Park is very well maintained, with ample parking. My only issue was the signs telling people to stay off the lawn unless they're attending a reserved event.
Trail conditions & character
“Nicely paved trail of about 1 mile or so, good for your walk or run, passes by sports fields and courts and a kids' playground.”
“They have plastic bag stand everywhere for dog owners.”
“The park has picnic tables, a picnic pavilion, barbecues, bathrooms, and an amphitheater where performances are held.”
“Park is very well maintained, with ample parking.”
“8 mile loop surrounds tennis courts, basketball courts, fields for whatever current sport going on from T-ball, soccer lacrosse to name a few.”
Plan your run at West Goshen Community Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance8 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewestgoshen.org
- Phone(610) 696-5266
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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