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Crescent Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 84 Google reviews · Running trail in Clifton Park, New York · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Crescent 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.
Waterfront park featuring a biking/walking path and picnic benches.
What runners say about Crescent Park
“Great area had a great time walking the trail u see the beautiful lake as you walk”
“Though it starts very near to route 9 and would suggest noise, the path west quickly grows quiet, leaving you to enjoy the walk, the park, and the views of the river.”
It is right behind my house. I rode a nice bike ride on this trail. I'm so excited to bring my grandchildren here. Mostly, I will be inquiring about a bench for my son that passed away. Very nice view of the water. The picnic benches are great. Cannot wait to return.
It's modest--some picnic tables and some fun historical markers and monuments--but a pleasant place to walk, right along the Mohawk, starting adjacent to the Crescent bridge. Parking can be tight, but it's worth finding a spot.
Beautiful location and scenery. I loved taking my children here. We had a good day. The children aren't huge fans of walking but we still had a good time. Saw several bunnies on our adventure.
Nice little place along the river right next to route 9 and Crescent bridge. There are a bunch of picnic tables and also a paved path that looks like it goes along the river. (We got takeout from a busy Country Drive Inn and brought it down the road to eat it here.
Trail conditions & character
“Though it starts very near to route 9 and would suggest noise, the path west quickly grows quiet, leaving you to enjoy the walk, the park, and the views of the river.”
“Good for fishing, a quick walk on the trail or just parking in the lot taking in the view”
“There are a bunch of picnic tables and also a paved path that looks like it goes along the river.”
“Great little park by the river, very nice for walking dogs are just sitting down to enjoy the scenery”
“Though it starts very near to route 9 and would suggest noise, the path west quickly grows quiet, leaving you to enjoy the walk, the park, and the views of the river.”
Plan your run at Crescent Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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