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Winnekenni Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 798 Google reviews · Running trail in Haverhill, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 42 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Winnekenni 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.
What runners say about Winnekenni Park
“This is a beautiful Park that encompasses a playground, a beautiful lake, and a castle ( Winnekenni Castle).”
“The park is peaceful and relaxing, with plenty of people of all ages enjoying the outdoors, many of them walking their dogs.”
“The park is peaceful and relaxing, with plenty of people of all ages enjoying the outdoors, many of them walking their dogs.”
“There's a playground, grass for the dogs, plenty of walking/ hiking/ biking trails, restrooms, tennis courts, picnic tables, and a castle at the top!”
This place is so lovely with plenty of trails and nature and old ruins and of course the magnificent castle. The trails are easily accessible and pretty flat. The views of the lake and adjacent plug pond are breathtaking. Fairly easy hiking.
One of my favorite places to come for a walk! There's a playground, grass for the dogs, plenty of walking/ hiking/ biking trails, restrooms, tennis courts, picnic tables, and a castle at the top! Stop in when you can.
This a park with a pond with ducks and geese. There is a small playground, a large grassy area with several benches. It has an on site parking lot. There are several walking trails around the pond. Dogs are welcome.
We did 4.75 miles in 2 hours and 10 minutes. A perfect 70 degree day, overcast with no bugs. Most of the trail is wide. Lots of poison ivy but off the sides of the trail. We saw four swans, a few frogs, some geese and ducks. Plenty of parking available near the tennis courts or Merrill Park.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful Park that encompasses a playground, a beautiful lake, and a castle ( Winnekenni Castle).”
“There is a gravel parking lot with a walk way that can take you to either the playground or up to the castle.”
“There's a playground, grass for the dogs, plenty of walking/ hiking/ biking trails, restrooms, tennis courts, picnic tables, and a castle at the top!”
“There's a playground, grass for the dogs, plenty of walking/ hiking/ biking trails, restrooms, tennis courts, picnic tables, and a castle at the top!”
“There were a few muddy spots but manageable and several boardwalks.”
“The long loop, a bit under 5 miles, I walked it here over 1000 miles in 2024!”
“The trails are easily accessible and pretty flat.”
Plan your run at Winnekenni Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance42 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitehaverhillma.gov
- Phone+1 978-521-1686
- Social Facebook
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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