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Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 40 trails with lights for night running in this directory, across 29 cities and towns — Lowell, Boston, Burlington, Cambridge and 25 more. Lights for the pre-dawn start and the after-work run once winter takes the evenings.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
Franklin Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 6,039 reviews
This large natural area with fields, wetlands & ponds offers a zoo, golf course & sports courts.
Forest Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,090 reviews
Sprawling, 735-acre public park known for its charming natural features, sweeping views, lake & zoo.
Green Hill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,462 reviews
480-acre park with sports, playgrounds, trails, a petting zoo, a golf course & picnic facilities.
Elm Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,362 reviews
Historic 60-acre park with reconstructed bridges, tennis & basketball courts & winter skating.
Cambridge Common
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,236 reviews
A site of Revolutionary War history, this park now has fields, bike paths & a creative playground.
Shedd Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,150 reviews
This 50-acre community park features athletic courts & fields, a splash pad, playground & pavilion.
Rose Kennedy Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,105 reviews
Bustling urban park providing open lawns, benches, fountains & paved pathways amid waterfront views.
Doyle Field
4.6 ★★★★★ 804 reviews
Large complex with a baseball field, soccer fields and a running trail, plus playgrounds.
Simonds Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 552 reviews
Greenspace offering multiple sport courts & fields, including a skate park & street hockey court.
Clasky Common Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 488 reviews
Relaxed park with a playground, sprinklers and a basketball court.
Taunton Green
4.3 ★★★★☆ 448 reviews
Park featuring seating areas and war memorials, hosting seasonal events.
Lynn Commons
4.1 ★★★★☆ 448 reviews
Public park featuring space for walking, running, and biking, plus benches.
Merrymount Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 385 reviews
An 80-acre community gathering place including amphitheater, sports stadium, fields & boathouse.
Lechmere Canal Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 361 reviews
A tranquil, landscaped park with a focal fountain & tree-shaded areas for relaxing.
Mittineague Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 352 reviews
Popular park with baseball fields, trails, playgrounds, and picnic tables.
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 332 reviews
Beautiful garden with a historic house where kids can interact with reindeer (at Christmastime at least) and punch cards.
Upton State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 314 reviews
Woodland park with Great Depression heritage including trails for hiking, skiing, riding & bikes.
Russell Mill Pond and Town Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 237 reviews
Trails for hiking and mountain biking around a pond with fishing.
Rocky Mountain Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
117-acre wooded park offering hiking trails, a 1912 sandstone observation tower & benches.
Alexandra Dawson Conservation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Park with a dike that overlooks the Connecticut River, popular for sunset views.
Rahanis Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Relaxed, clean park for baseball, soccer and volleyball players, as well as their dogs and kids, offering multiple tennis courts.
Highland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 158 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring trails for hiking, walking and running.
Dacey Community Field
4.6 ★★★★★ 158 reviews
Public park with soccer and baseball fields, a playground, hiking trails, and a disc-golf course.
Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Leafy paved trail along a disused railway route, for walking, cycling, jogging & rollerblading.
Woodsom Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Park offering hiking, jogging, and sledding, as well as space for dog walking.
Waitts Mount Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Relaxed refuge featuring basketball courts and playgrounds for kids, plus a stone climber and a hiking trail.
Wildlands Trust - Great River Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Nature preserve featuring open fields, forests and trails for walks and dog-walking.
Park L
4.6 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Relaxed space providing baseball fields, paved paths and a picnic pavilion, plus an off-leash area for dogs.
Sheehy Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Lakeside space featuring walking trails and picnic areas amid natural surroundings.
Assabet River Rail trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Hiking, biking and walking trail, with paved and flat sections.
Muldoon Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews
Riverside park with a gazebo and benches for relaxing walks and paddling.
Shawsheen River Trail
4.1 ★★★★☆ 55 reviews
Shady park featuring a walking trail that winds by a pond and a community garden.
Twin Cities Rail Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 34 reviews
Paved bike trail that connects two cities.
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