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Willand Pond
4.5 ★★★★★ 213 Google reviews · Running trail in Somersworth, New Hampshire · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Willand 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.
Public green space offering picnic tables and kid-friendly hikes, plus trails and a workout obstacle course.
What runners say about Willand Pond
“Plenty of width along the main trail and great views of the pond nearly the whole time.”
“Very flat so easy to navigate.”
“This is possibly one of my favorite spots in the area… it’s so peaceful and I love in the summer seeing people just having fun and loving life out there.”
“Great place to walk /run /dog friendly , I wouldn't touch the water , allow dogs to drink water etc .”
This is possibly one of my favorite spots in the area… it’s so peaceful and I love in the summer seeing people just having fun and loving life out there.. I am excited they open the trails back up.. I am glad to have this in my photography book :)
Great 1.9'ish mile hike...level And easy to navigate...great lunchtime or after work excersise. Great view...you'think you were far away from town..
Great place to go for a walk and admire then nature! The city should invest in more places like this: on trails and parks for the community.
Easy accessible trail. Plenty of width along the main trail and great views of the pond nearly the whole time.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place to walk /run /dog friendly , I wouldn't touch the water , allow dogs to drink water etc .”
“Plenty of width along the main trail and great views of the pond nearly the whole time.”
“Great place to walk, the parking is easy as well.”
“This is possibly one of my favorite spots in the area… it’s so peaceful and I love in the summer seeing people just having fun and loving life out there.”
Plan your run at Willand Pond
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesomersworthnh.gov
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
Running trails near Somersworth
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Willand Pond Trail
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Scenic area for hiking, swimming, boating and fishing the pond, along with a boat launch and rope course.
Long Hill Memorial Park
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Big fenced-in park featuring playground equipment and a dog run, plus basketball and tennis courts.
Dover Community Trail - Watson Road Trailhead
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Riverside hiking and biking trail with paved sections and informational exhibits.
