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Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 79 trails with lights for night running in this directory, across 54 cities and towns — Philadelphia, Easton, Doylestown, New Castle and 50 more. Lights for the pre-dawn start and the after-work run once winter takes the evenings.
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Presque Isle State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 14,401 reviews
Park offers 11 miles of beaches, concert spaces, a lighthouse, lagoons & an environmental center.
Hickory Run State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,711 reviews
This 15,990-acre park has 40+ miles of hiking trails, trout streams & a landmark Boulder Field.
Trexler Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,369 reviews
Kid-friendly refuge with multiple trails, an observation building and scenic views.
Lehigh Parkway
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,082 reviews
Historic park provides running & biking trails through scenic grounds with a creek & covered bridge.
Schuylkill River Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,929 reviews
This park runs along the river & offers a playground, paved paths, sports areas, a pool & a dog run.
Buhl Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,899 reviews
City park with a playground, picnic tables, a dog park, fishing, disc golf, and a fitness trail.
Rose Tree Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,886 reviews
120 leafy acres for hikes, picnics, recreational sports, concerts & tours of historic buildings.
Adams-Ricci Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,860 reviews
Neighborhood standby with ball fields, walking trails, playgrounds & a kid-friendly fort.
Masons Mill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,720 reviews
76 acres of lighted volleyball, basketball & tennis courts, baseball fields, playgrounds & games.
Rocky Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,654 reviews
Forested park with miles of multi-use trails plus attractions such as a softball field & playground.
John Rudy County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,511 reviews
Familiar dog park with separate areas for big & little dogs, plus a playground, trails & a creek.
Fischer's Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,184 reviews
Park featuring swings, slides, walking trails, covered picnic pavilions and creek-side areas.
Gring's Mill Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,203 reviews
Park with multi-use trails, sports courts & fields, play equipment, picnic areas & holiday events.
Hazle Township Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,022 reviews
Kids' park featuring playground equipment, a lake and barbecue grills.
Boyce Mayview Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 908 reviews
Huge local park showcasing vegetable gardens, hiking trails, fields & other features.
Cascade Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 934 reviews
Relaxed park-like space with walking trails, playgrounds and a waterfall.
Erie Bluffs State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 692 reviews
Lakeside state park features scenic hiking trails and a boat launch.
North Strabane Township Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 649 reviews
Park featuring a disc golf course, playgrounds, and a baseball field.
Peters Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 627 reviews
Tranquil waterside park featuring a woodchip walking trail, fishing & launches for canoes & kayaks.
Hempfield Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 637 reviews
Green space with play equipment, a walking trail, fields for sports & an athletic complex.
Asbury Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 587 reviews
Preserve featuring old-growth forest, gardens, trails, a nature center, summer camps & more.
Peace Valley Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
Wildlife sanctuary and nature center featuring trails for hiking, biking and paddling.
Hampton Community Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 501 reviews
Park featuring a pool, trails, playgrounds, volleyball and tennis courts, and picnic facilities.
Natural Lands' ChesLen Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 485 reviews
Sizable nature preserve featuring walking trails, a small playground & picturesque scenery.
Ephrata Linear Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 415 reviews
Paved trail for walking, cycling and jogging, also popular for families.
Lenape Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 419 reviews
Park with a dog park featuring a skate area, plus trails for walking or biking and fishing.
Riverview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 397 reviews
Park with a picnic pavilion, playground & trail, plus an accessible fishing pier & softball fields.
Shades Of Death Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 337 reviews
Hike to waterfalls, some man-made and some natural, on this popular trail.
Canal Street Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 356 reviews
Park with playgrounds, ball fields, a basketball court and other sports facilities.
Wiltshire Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 313 reviews
Kid-friendly place offering playgrounds, water play areas and lots of sand pits.
Shadyside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 298 reviews
Park featuring baseball and hockey fields, tennis and basketball courts, pavilions, and a playground, plus a pond.
Highland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 301 reviews
Wooded venue for disc golf, pavilions and a playground, plus swings.
Hampden Township Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 289 reviews
Family-friendly park with athletic facilities, a pool, play equipment, a pavilion, and picnic tables.
Creekview North Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 272 reviews
Park with playgrounds, picnic areas & trails, plus facilities for tennis, basketball & pickleball.
Grays Ferry Crescent Trail Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 276 reviews
Urban green space with river & skyline views, hiking & biking path, a skate park & fishing areas.
Stoner Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
Looping trail for walking and biking, plus ball fields and a playground, in an open space.
Radnor Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Clean, paved trail (round trip) for strolling, running, and biking, as well as walking dogs.
Covered Bridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
Park boasting a playground and an earthen dam-created reservoir, as well as a covered bridge, wooded paths and a soccer field.
Centre Square Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Community space with turf and grass fields for soccer and lacrosse as well as a dog park, a walking trail, and picnic tables.
Mill Race Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
Park with tennis and pickleball courts, a playground, and facilities for soccer and picnics.
Thornwald Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 209 reviews
32-acre park featuring a 1910 mansion & walking trail that loops through a forested area.
Scotland Meadows
4.5 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
Peaceful park featuring ball fields, swings, a duck pond, a playground and hot air balloon fests.
Mt. Washington Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
This elevated avenue offers city views & features a 257-acre wooded park, a statue & restaurants.
Penn Pump Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Park with picnic tables and a playground, plus a creek for fishing and wading.
Areford Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Playground, swings and slides among the equipment at this park, which also features a tennis court.
Fairview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Grassy, spacious park featuring basketball and tennis courts, a pavilion and a playground.
Pastorius Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Large park featuring a lake and a stage for outdoor summer concerts, plus a loop trail.
Markey Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Park boasting a range of play areas, plus a 1.3-mile loop trail and another walking trail.
Schuylkill River Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Riverfront spot for walking or biking along a well-maintained trail with city views.
Pearson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Recreation area offering baseball and tennis facilities, plus a playground and walking trails.
Quarry Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Playground alongside baseball fields at a peaceful community park with slides, swings and picnic tables.
Three Rivers Heritage Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Paved trail running through different neighborhoods with historical markers and public art.
Skyline Commons Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Park featuring playground equipment plus basketball courts and soccer fields.
Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Popular track through farmland, passing creeks, plus a shaded section.
Latodami Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Peaceful destination for studying birds and other wildlife, with trails and activities.
Natural Lands' Saunders Woods Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Tranquil green space featuring marked trails through meadows and forest, plus a 19th-century barn.
Laurel Run Recreational Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Park with picnic tables, benches, and a creek, suitable for kids and running.
Blanche D. Price Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Compact park featuring playground equipment, a baseball field and courts, BBQ facilities.
Janet Johnston Housenick and William D. Housenick Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Estate featuring a mansion, grounds with wildflowers, and walking paths, plus tennis courts.
Shiloh Hills Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Park with trails suitable for children and dogs, plus a playground.
Bartram's Mile Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Fishing, hiking, picnicking, and other park activities are offered in this kid-friendly destination.
Lackawanna River Heritage Trail - Meredith Street Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
State park featuring a paved hiking and biking trail that's well-lit, plus picnic tables.
Woodlawn Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 67 reviews
Family-friendly playground featuring slides and swings, plus basketball and tennis courts.
Lenker Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Local park featuring picnic tables, a playground, basketball and tennis courts, and a skate rink.
Delaware Canal Towpath
4.8 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Scenic stretch with a canal and towpath that’s popular for walking and biking, plus wildlife sightings.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Large playground with baseball fields, wooded walking trails & a picnic pavilion.
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- Pittsburgh
- Reading
- White Haven
- Canonsburg
- Erie
- Mechanicsburg
- Perkasie
- Willow Grove
- York
- Allentown
- Allison Park
- Altoona
- Bethlehem
- Blue Bell
- Carbondale
- Carlisle
- Coatesville
- Dunmore
- East Pennsboro Township
- Enola
- Ephrata
- Gladwyne
- Greensburg
- Harleysville
- Harrisburg
- Harrison City
- Hazleton
- Hermitage
- Jim Thorpe
- Johnstown
- Lake City
- Lancaster
- Macungie
- Manheim
- Media
- Mill Run
- New Britain
- Northampton
- Oakdale
- Pocono Pines
- Schnecksville
- St Davids
- Uniontown
- Upper St Clair
- Washington Crossing
- Wayne
- West Bradford Township
- West Hanover Township
- Wexford
- Williamsport
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