Wolfs Run Park is an under-appreciated collection of trails, sights, and water features. With mostly smooth trails, I have found the inclines to be the biggest challenge, if any. The trails this park offers are full of lush greenery, plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife, and handsome trees.
The pond is always full of frogs, insects, and visiting creatures of all sizes! Have found the occasional bee hive in the grounds nearby, so keep your eyes and ears open.
Keep in mind that these trails are both shaded and open to direct sun, so make sure to bring shades, hats, and/or sunscreen. It gets hot out there!
There is a Story Book trail and an educational recycle trail as well.
There is a porta potty for restroom use and shaded picnic tables.
Hope you enjoy your visit! Remember,...
Read moreThis is a true get-a-way that is situated close to the city of Mt. Vernon. There are a couple of picnic tables and a pond. The first picnic table makes a great writer's retreat. There are wide mowed paths that several people can walk side by side as well as woodland paths. The trail sizes on the map at the entrance are all relatively short, but we still managed to get lost in the woods and come out facing the Goodwill store around the country block from where we started. My 11 year old son loved getting lost in a woods, but my 13 year old daughter wasn't...
Read moreThe Bark Park had great spaces for your dog to run , play & stretch it's legs. Double gated for safety purposes. Doggie bags available to clean up messes your pet may leave behind. Open areas for play & wooded spaces to explore. Agility space provided, but not available right now due to COVID-19 protection. Benches provided for pet owners. Short wooded walking paths & meandering trails close by to get some exercise in the great outdoors! Close to town for easy access to those who live in small spaces to be able to explore without...
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