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Freedom Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · Running trail in Pleasant Valley, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Freedom 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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Public park with a lake, playground, picnic tables, and hiking trail, plus basketball courts and a pavilion.

What runners say about Freedom Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (144 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“The playground is big with activities for all sizes, very clean, and the playground sets are newer than most parks.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“The playground is beautiful and the Little Woods Nature Trail is an easy, enjoyable hike for kids.”

Went today for a day trip to get some fresh area and was very pleasantly surprised at everything offered. There was ample parking (it is in the grass, but I didnt mind), a baseball field, very nice playground, very clean bathrooms (was immaculate when we went in, I almost couldn't believe it), and a great kids hiking…

★★★★☆ — Crystal , Jul 2020

Huge park with an adventure trail for young kids . There's a big playground, bathrooms and a small basketball courts , plenty of parking .

★★★★★ — Danny , Nov 2023

It is rather disappointing that the lake is only accessible with residents passes. I mean, it is not really evident until you get there. my kids were devastated that they can see/ hear kids by the water from the parking lot, but cannot go there.

★★★★☆ — Irina , Sep 2023

What an AMAZING park! The playground is big with activities for all sizes, very clean, and the playground sets are newer than most parks. There are mini houses for the kids to play on as well!

★★★★★ — Katie , Apr 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“The playground is beautiful and the Little Woods Nature Trail is an easy, enjoyable hike for kids.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Bathrooms are available, a hiking trail and a wonderful refreshing brook (thank G-d for that!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“my kids were devastated that they can see/ hear kids by the water from the parking lot, but cannot go there.”

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Plan your run at Freedom 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitelagrangeny.gov
  • Phone+1 845-452-1972
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–7 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–7 pm
Friday 7:30 am–7 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–7 pm
Sunday 7:30 am–7 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Freedom Park

212 Skidmore Rd, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.