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Brighton Town Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 336 Google reviews · Running trail in Brighton, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brighton Town 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.
Centered on a 12-acre pond & nature path, this green space includes 2 pavilions & a lodge for rent.
What runners say about Brighton Town Park
“The whole park is very well maintained and the pond has a lot of little fish in it.”
“The park was clean and beautiful.”
This is a nice little park, not very busy unless there’s an event being held in the cabin. The trails are relatively wet and muddy during the spring, but I suppose that’s to be expected in Rochester. They’re not particularly stroller friendly as there are a bunch of roots along the path.
Well maintained baseball and softball fields. Play grounds with activities for all ages. Clean bathrooms. Enjoy nature as you stroll around the pond. Great place for dog walking and biking.
The main trail here is really nice, a lot of willow trees around and shaded area to sit. The whole park is very well maintained and the pond has a lot of little fish in it.
Wonderful area to walk around in, right off the beaten track. There are trails in the woods & around the water. If you enjoy playing ball, there is a base/softball field, i think you gotta call for reservations 1st though. There's a kids playground, lodge, ample free parking.
Trail conditions & character
“Lovely views, lots of good plants and birds to look at.”
“there is plenty of parking, hard surface walking paths, kids play area, picnic tables, and a pond for fishing.”
“They’re not particularly stroller friendly as there are a bunch of roots along the path.”
“The trails are relatively wet and muddy during the spring, but I suppose that’s to be expected in Rochester.”
Plan your run at Brighton Town Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebrightonny.gov
- Phone(585) 784-5260
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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