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Whitemarsh Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 446 Google reviews · Running trail in Bowie, Maryland · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Whitemarsh 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.
Landscaped area with a playground, ball fields, & theater, plus forest trails for hiking & biking.
What runners say about Whitemarsh Park
“Then close behind are the well-maintained sports fields of various types.”
“The thing I love most about this park is the somewhat detailed loop of paved trails that go through a forest which is absolutely gorgeous all year.”
Excellent wooded trails. Nice but hard to find playground in the back left.
A nice park with nature trails, sports fields and historic buildings. I most enjoy walking on the trails which take you out of sububia for a bit. I have seen some cool wildlife in there as well. Not to busy on the trails either.
Excellent park to take the kids. Plenty of space to run wild. 2 parks, & plenty of fields & a trail!
This park has great trails and sports facilities. It has something for the whole family.
Trail conditions & character
“The thing I love most about this park is the somewhat detailed loop of paved trails that go through a forest which is absolutely gorgeous all year.”
“The thing I love most about this park is the somewhat detailed loop of paved trails that go through a forest which is absolutely gorgeous all year.”
“The summer is the only time it is a little bit crowded, but the rest of the time it’s quite peaceful.”
Plan your run at Whitemarsh Park
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
- 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.
- Websitecityofbowie.org
- Phone(301) 809-3011
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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