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Westminster Community Pond
4.6 ★★★★★ 793 Google reviews · Running trail in Westminster, Maryland · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Westminster Community Pond'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.
Playground, pond and picnic area with trails around it, plus basketball hoops.
What runners say about Westminster Community Pond
“It is very clean and plenty of space to Spread out.”
“Beautiful little area with cool basketball hoops of different sizes for kids, a nice little walkway with a metal bride going around the pond, as well as a quaint playground.”
“Go to the Westminster Community Pond and Playground and you'll find something you enjoy doing #swingset #playground #shaded #autumnleaves #picnic”
“This is a very nice place for people of all ages and especially for families.”
My two teens loves fishing here. Very calming spot. Not crowded and you can walk n see little signs you can read when taking a walk around
Love this place. Beautiful setting with lots of serenity. Playground, swings, walking trails, basketball, etc. Fun for the whole family!
This park is simply beautiful. I wish I would’ve taken more photos for you reading this.. If you have children, there is a playground and a basketball court with the cutest baskets for younger children (they’re low to the ground) There is a short trail for running or walking and of course the gorgeous pond.
They have a nice playground for children. A paved walking path around the pond. A bridge and dock. If you like geese, they are plentiful. So is their poop so be careful. Fishing appears to be allowed.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful little area with cool basketball hoops of different sizes for kids, a nice little walkway with a metal bride going around the pond, as well as a quaint playground.”
“They do have porta-potties there for your bathroom needs but if you dont feel comfortable with that then you can go to the bathrooms in the gas station at Sheets right next door .”
“The entire area was reconfigured to be ADA ACCESSIBLE a few years ago.”
“Go to the Westminster Community Pond and Playground and you'll find something you enjoy doing #swingset #playground #shaded #autumnleaves #picnic”
“The walking path is mostly level, so an easy walk for everyone.”
Plan your run at Westminster Community Pond
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteccrecpark.org
- Phone(410) 386-2103
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–5 PM |
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