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Bailey Arboretum County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 151 Google reviews · Running trail in Locust Valley, New York · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Bailey Arboretum County Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyQuiet

Wooded and manicured grounds, including a children's garden, picnic tables and an event space.

What runners say about Bailey Arboretum County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (151 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 17 mentions

“Beautiful place love the ponds and the huge trees nice for a walk with your significant other quiet and lovely”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“Beautiful place love the ponds and the huge trees nice for a walk with your significant other quiet and lovely”

I LOVE this place!!! They truly care about saving wildlife!! Also 42 beautiful acres with a dedicated dog walking area! I brought these baby possums and they took them right away!

★★★★★ — Lee , May 2022

Love the trails and trees here. No more owls and bird rescue in front though.

★★★★★ — Rebecca , Feb 2023

It's a very nice small park/arboretum in the middle of The Gold Coast of LI, surrounded by mansions that can exceed over $50 Million. You can see these mansions behind tall gates and long winding driveways. The arboretum is very nicely laid out. There's a children section, 2 ponds that have swans/ducks/turtles.

★★★★★ — Rolan , Nov 2021

We love this park. It has a greenhouse and small community garden full of veggies. There is an outdoor stage with a beautiful xylophone and more for kids put on a show. Picnic area and kids playhouse are easily accessible. Walk through trail to visit the rescued birds on site. Many trails through the woods as well.

★★★★★ — Christine , Aug 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 151 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 17 mentions

“Beautiful place love the ponds and the huge trees nice for a walk with your significant other quiet and lovely”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 8 mentions

“Especially awesome since it's dog friendly- I was able to have a nice day with my puppy while we explored the grounds!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“Beautiful place love the ponds and the huge trees nice for a walk with your significant other quiet and lovely”

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Plan your run at Bailey Arboretum County Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Phone(516) 801-1458

Where to find Bailey Arboretum County Park

216 Bayville Rd, Locust Valley, NY 11560

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.