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Hopewell Recreation Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Running trail in Hopewell Junction, New York · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Hopewell Recreation 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.
Recreation space offering basketball and volleyball courts, a playground, and facilities for baseball.
What runners say about Hopewell Recreation Park
“Nice setup, clean, safe and fun”
Home to lots of athletic fields, a nice little creek walk, and of course another great summer concert series.
Nice Big Park with many things to do. Even has hiking trails. The creek is very nice as well.
Nice playground, covered pavilion with picnic tables. We set up a hammock in the woods near the stream. Extremely relaxing and quiet. There are baseball diamonds, tennis courts, skateboard park, roller skate arena, open field with a paved walking path and the occasional wildlife lol.
I am so thankful to have the rec so close by. Perfect paved walking paths, creek for my dog to wade in, nature trail through the woods, library, volleyball/tennis/basketball/baseball/skating/playground areas, literally something for everyone.
Trail conditions & character
“There are baseball diamonds, tennis courts, skateboard park, roller skate arena, open field with a paved walking path and the occasional wildlife lol.”
Plan your run at Hopewell Recreation Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- Websiteeastfishkillny.myrec.com
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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