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Factory Square River Park
3.9 ★★★★☆ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Watertown, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Factory Square River 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.
Categorized as a park, this site is likely good for kids.
What runners say about Factory Square River Park
Waterfront area. My kids got their toes wet and through some rocks. 4 stars because of the glass and a random fish hook in the sand that my 3yo handed me. I tossed what I saw far into the water. Not a total dump but definitely don't walk here without shoes. Saw signs that fishing is allowed.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice views of the river with a walking path and benches.”
Plan your run at Factory Square River 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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