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Clay Central Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 355 Google reviews · Running trail in Liverpool, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Clay Central 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.
Sprawling outdoor area with numerous sports fields and playgrounds.
What runners say about Clay Central Park
“And to top it off, the course was actually pretty well maintained for a free to the public park.”
“Beautiful in the summer and I imagine it's great in the fall too.”
Not only is Clay Central Park a great place to visit in the summer months, it is wonderful in the winter also! There are great trails for snowshoeing, cross country, or just a nice walk. They are very well maintained and you feel really safe and comfortable.
Best park in the area! Two disc golf courses are beautiful! Combination of wooded and open field holes, mostly flat. Basketball court, baseball fields, football fields, a large amphitheater, large playground, pavillions with charcoal grills, walking trails which do tend to be very muddy after any major precipitation.
Beautiful Park with lots to do. I often go to play Disc Golf. There are two courses located within the park and are maintained very well with help from the local Disc Golf Association and the town. There are also tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball fields and trails to walk.
Nice town park,lots of baseball and soccer fields. Has tennis courts. Nice trails in the back , but I wouldn't recommend going there alone as the trails are pretty remote and it's kinda creepy, bring a dog or a friend. It can also be swampy in the spring and fall.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful in the summer and I imagine it's great in the fall too.”
“Nice trails in the back , but I wouldn't recommend going there alone as the trails are pretty remote and it's kinda creepy, bring a dog or a friend.”
“With 36 holes 2 completely different courses it's laid out for any skill set with East being the more technical out of the 2 it is by far my favorite to play.”
“We started on West—great mix of open and wooded holes, awesome for letting a few drives fly—then hit East, which is tighter and more technical but super fun.”
“There was a very nice pavilion there and there were also restrooms near the pavilion!”
Plan your run at Clay Central 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetownofclay.org
- Phone+1 315-652-3800
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6 pm |
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