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Confluence Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 373 Google reviews · Running trail in Binghamton, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Confluence 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.
Serene, landscaped park by the river offering benches for relaxing & scenic water views.
What runners say about Confluence Park
“Small but beautiful where susquehanna river and chenango river meet in Binghamton.”
“It is quiet and peaceful, especially in the morning, and there are plenty of areas to get some shade when it's super hot and sunny.”
Nice little walk, even after dark on a rainy evening. I'm sure it has a different feel during daylight, so I'll have to visit again. It was safe enough for a big guy, but I'm not sure I'd try it at night if I were much smaller or female. Parking was across the Washington bridge along the street.
I love this place for sentimental reasons. Nothing fancy but a nice place to sit & relax. You're able to go down by the water & see the river. Also the River Walk starts/ends here depending on which direction you're facing.
For a downtown city park, this one is fairly decent. Plenty of paved sidewalks and vista points along the trail. It is quiet and peaceful, especially in the morning, and there are plenty of areas to get some shade when it's super hot and sunny. Highly recommend.
No better place to see the confluence of the Chenango and Susquehanna with a paved trail next to the river.
Trail conditions & character
“Small but beautiful where susquehanna river and chenango river meet in Binghamton.”
“It is quiet and peaceful, especially in the morning, and there are plenty of areas to get some shade when it's super hot and sunny.”
“No better place to see the confluence of the Chenango and Susquehanna with a paved trail next to the river.”
Plan your run at Confluence Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
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Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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