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De Veaux Woods State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 311 Google reviews · Running trail in Niagara Falls, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from De Veaux Woods State 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.
Set on the Canadian border, this riverfront park offers sports fields, nature trails & a playground.
What runners say about De Veaux Woods State Park
“Great park, lots of trails, playground for all children ages, clean bathrooms, nice picnic areas.”
“De Veaux woods is a beautiful place to escape for an hour and perfect for kids.”
Great place to take the kids for a picnic, nature walk, or just to play on the playground. Stop here on your bike trips and check out the new rides they installed to the playground. Maybe a hike on the woods trail to view some old-growth trees is more your style, either way you will enjoy the park.
Loved the hiking path. Covered with tiny wood chips so not muddy. Old stone buildings to see, along with old growth forest. Trail heads are set back, and are not marked from the main roads. No marks once you get in there, but no way to get lost. Very old grave marker right in the middle of the park.
De Veaux woods is a beautiful place to escape for an hour and perfect for kids. The playground is awesome and combines nature study with physical activity. There are two hiking trails that are peaceful and well maintained.
It is beautiful! There are a few walking trails through the park. The playground is newer, creative and fun. It's never been too busy when we've gone. There is a baseball diamond nearby. We have participated in a few of the free events offered there too.
Trail conditions & character
“Maybe a hike on the woods trail to view some old-growth trees is more your style, either way you will enjoy the park.”
“Great park, lots of trails, playground for all children ages, clean bathrooms, nice picnic areas.”
“They even put in some new agility equipment in the dog park.”
“Covered with tiny wood chips so not muddy.”
Plan your run at De Veaux Woods State 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteparks.ny.gov
- Phone(716) 284-5778
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
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