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Buckland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 607 Google reviews · Running trail in Rochester, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Buckland 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.
A park with a lodge, trails, playgrounds, baseball fields & courts for tennis & basketball.
What runners say about Buckland Park
“Nice park well maintained with a an easy hike that loops around all the baseball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds and rest rooms.”
“Nice park well maintained with a an easy hike that loops around all the baseball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds and rest rooms.”
Great place for family picnics and/or a stroll 🚶♂️ 🚶Facility has tennis courts 🎾 soccer fields ⚽️ 🥅 basketball courts 🏀 volleyball net 🏐 multiple playgrounds 🛝 great scenery along paths.
What a great place to walk and visit! The Brick Yard Trail is also fabulous! Great local walking experiences!
Nice location. Nice park/ playground, bathrooms and are well maintained. Large play ground with a large rock climbing wall. A walkers path for all the walkers. A pond, baseball/ soccer fields. Gazebo with pic nic tables. A second playground that appears to be smaller.
I love how this park has three different parks you can choose to play at. It has a basketball court in multiple fields. The bathroom is open for people to use and they have a area you can rent out for parties. I have to say my favorite part is the trail 💖
Trail conditions & character
“Buckland park is a large open area of sports fields with parking, bathrooms and play structures.”
Plan your run at Buckland 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitetownofbrighton.org
- Phone(585) 784-5250
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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