HomeNew YorkDelmar › Bethlehem Parks & Recreation

Bethlehem Parks & Recreation

4.7 ★★★★★ 179 Google reviews · Running trail in Delmar, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Bethlehem Parks & Recreation'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.

LoopRestrooms

Family-friendly recreational area with an Olympic-sized pool, a playground and basketball and tennis courts.

What runners say about Bethlehem Parks & Recreation

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (179 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Clean, 1 mile walk on whole perimeter of walk way, breezy and beautiful birds singing!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Clean, 1 mile walk on whole perimeter of walk way, breezy and beautiful birds singing!”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“All the equipment is kept in excellent condition and there are many different activity areas for all ages.”

Kids LOVE this park! Many different areas including very high climbing structure with slides that scare me!, zip line, big unusual swings including ones for groups! Not as much for real little kids, but there is a little area for them. There are course many sports fields and gazebos and walking trails etc.

★★★★★ — Adriana , Nov 2021

The beautiful park. There is no dog park but plenty of room for on-leash walking. There's functional exercise equipment and a huge playground. They were celebrating African American History Month with plaques every few 100 ft recognizing the struggle. The website wasnt functional but they tried.

★★★★☆ — Lakeia , Feb 2024

Can't wait for summer. Such a fun park. Plash pad is ideal for little ones probably 6/7 years and under! Need to be a resident. Can bring guests. Always very clean. Plenty of shade. Bathrooms are old, but work. Staff is great.

★★★★★ — K , Feb 2021

One of the best parks in the area. Has all you want, trails, pools, huge playground, pickleball, basketball, and tennis courts and so much more. 100% worth the trip

★★★★★ — Dylan , Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 179 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.

🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Playground, sandbox, volleyball court, basketball court, restroom, picnic tables, and parking spots.”

More trails like this →

🔁 Loop trail

More trails like this →

Plan your run at Bethlehem Parks & Recreation

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitetownofbethlehem.org
  • Phone+1 518-439-4131
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Bethlehem Parks & Recreation

261 Elm Avenue Extension, Delmar, NY 12054

Get directions

Running trails near Delmar

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Elm Avenue Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 408 reviews

Delmar, NY

LoopDog-friendly

Public park with pool, tennis & basketball courts, walking trail, volleyball courts & a playground.

under a mile away

Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

Slingerlands, NY

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Bike, rollerblade, and cross-country ski on this paved trail with scenic views.

2.4 miles away

Schiffendecker Farm Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Glenmont, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Preserve for wildlife, featuring hiking routes, streams and hills, plus a beaver dam.

2.4 miles away

The Pine Hollow Arboretum

4.7 ★★★★★ 233 reviews

Slingerlands, NY

Scenic

2.6 miles away

Fisher Trail trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Slingerlands, NY

47 miShadedScenic

2.7 miles away

Normanskill Farm HikingTrail

4.5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews

Albany, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful area known for hiking and a dog park, along with a creek and golf course.

3.3 miles away

All running trails in Delmar, NY →

Nearby towns

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.