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Harris Whalen Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Penfield, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harris Whalen 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.
Park featuring facilities for baseball, tennis, and basketball, as well as a playground, and hiking trails.
What runners say about Harris Whalen Park
“Always a clean, quiet park with the ability to look at the stars or play tennis etc.”
“Always a clean, quiet park with the ability to look at the stars or play tennis etc.”
This is a very nice park. The walking trails are wide and accessible, varied and rambling. It's not 5 miles of trails but it's a superbly enjoyable walk with enough options and scenery to be refreshing on each visit. The hillside has been a sledding favorite in the area for generations.
It’s a nice local park with open fields, basketball/tennis courts and some nature trails. I often find myself here walking the peaceful nature trails.
It's ok not a lot to do but it has a pavilion, picnic tables play area and hiking trails. It's ok.
Great and local park to walk through. There is at the top of the hill a trail going through the woods. I've seen a number of people enjoying walking their dog (on a leash). And a pavilion for picnics. One of my favorite places to walk to
Trail conditions & character
“In summer, a bench on the grass overlooking to the Bristol hills makes for a fine meditative spot.”
“I've seen a number of people enjoying walking their dog (on a leash).”
“Always a clean, quiet park with the ability to look at the stars or play tennis etc.”
“Across the ample parking lot from the bocce courts, there is one large pavilion between the playground and public restrooms.”
“Across the ample parking lot from the bocce courts, there is one large pavilion between the playground and public restrooms.”
Plan your run at Harris Whalen 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitepenfield.org
- Phone+1 585-340-8655
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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