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Blue Heron Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Canandaigua, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Blue Heron Park'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.

What runners say about Blue Heron Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (18 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

We've been here 2 times for disc golf, and will probably return in the future. They have a fairly easy course laid out, mostly open fairways, with some trees and mounds strategically placed for obstacles.

★★★★☆ — John , Jun 2025

Great place for doggos and kids to roam. There are some ponds(?) or bodies of water that the trail encircles, and a pavilion with picnic tables that look to be in great shape. The park did not have a lot of shelter from wind or sun, but that made it feel like a safe and comfortable place as well.

★★★★★ — Cydney , Sep 2022

Nice park with ponds that you can fish in I caught a few blue gills with my son . There is golf there and a 1 mile waking track, many geese make sure you tap dance around the geese poop

★★★★★ — Molly , Jul 2025

Been coming here for years. Always well maintained. Fantastic beginners course or just for practice. Also has a nice body of water with a walking path.

★★★★★ — Jeffrey , Oct 2021

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Plan your run at Blue Heron Park

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.
  • Websitetownofcanandaigua.org
  • Phone+1 585-394-1120

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–9 pm
Sunday 9 am–9 pm

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 Blue Heron Park

Fire Hall Rd, Canandaigua, NY 14424

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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.