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Winding Hill Park North
4.7 ★★★★★ 457 Google reviews · Running trail in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Winding Hill Park North'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.
Kid-centric park featuring sports fields, playgrounds and a paved walking trail.
What runners say about Winding Hill Park North
“There are also nice clean restrooms.”
“Absolutely wonderful park with wonderful playgrounds for children of all ages.”
Fantastic park that has something for every age! Equipment is good for all ages. Climbing wall. Mister sprayers. Maze. Musical instruments. Many places to sit either on benches or tables to eat. Plus nice paved walking trails all around. Love the spongy pad under equipment instead of mud or mulch.
Winding Hill Park North is a very impressive park, with many amenities. Upon arrival you will be in ah the amount of space, the park takes encompasses. It is huge, soccer fields every where, baseball/softball fields tucked in, basketball courts placed appropriately, walking trails weaving throughout the park and a…
We love this park so much. There is plenty to do to keep the kids interest. There are also shaded spots to sit and a nice little pavillion area incase it decides to rain! Walking trail is wonderful for a short little bike ride. The train tracks run right by too! Fun for the kids to watch.
Beautiful little park. Nice people. Good dogs. Nice walking paths. Always nice to run into some cute pooches and spend some time with them on a walk. Thankful that most of the folks I run into are responsible dog owners with big hearts. Love me some big, goofy rescue dogs!
Trail conditions & character
“The bathrooms are open, and the kiddos enjoyed watching the traihs.”
“Additionally, plenty of parking, pavilions to get away from the weather.”
Plan your run at Winding Hill Park North
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteuatwp.org
- Phone(717) 766-0756
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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