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Elm Avenue Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 408 Google reviews · Running trail in Delmar, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Elm Avenue 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.
Public park with pool, tennis & basketball courts, walking trail, volleyball courts & a playground.
What runners say about Elm Avenue Park
“Played with grandchild & her parents here in numerous interesting, well kept playground riding equipment.”
“Beautiful park with a ton of amenities.”
“A+ The playground is giant, and something for kids of all ages.”
Peaceful place to go for a hike, the earlier the better. Everyone is friendly and polite, Park staff are the best.
Played with grandchild & her parents here in numerous interesting, well kept playground riding equipment. Place is very large & offers parking on site with numerous different locations within the actual park to visit & utilize for play such as eating & sitting areas with benches & picnic tables, walking areas with…
We participate in a Duathlon event each year that takes place here. It is a really well maintained park with tennis courts, playground, nature trails, etc. Really beautiful area.
Beautiful park with a ton of amenities. Walking trails, jungle gym, pavilion, pool, you name it. A+ The playground is giant, and something for kids of all ages. On top of that the walking trails are stellar, the pavilions are great and spaced out, and you can even bring your well behaved pooch.
Trail conditions & character
“the trail around the playground is really nice for dog walks, but be warned lots of people let their dogs off leash so if you have a not so dog savvy dog just be careful.”
“There are outdoor sitting tables, water fountains, washroom and parking.”
“There are outdoor sitting tables, water fountains, washroom and parking.”
Plan your run at Elm Avenue 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 trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetownofbethlehem.org
- Phone+1 518-439-4955
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Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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