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Hovey Pond Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 541 Google reviews · Running trail in Queensbury, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hovey Pond 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.
Relaxed park with a pond , wetlands, plus botanical gardens and a playground.
What runners say about Hovey Pond Park
“The "staff" (I think they may be volunteers) keep everything so clean and pretty.”
“Amazing playground for the kids, a memorial garden, an educational wetland walkway, and of course the beautiful Hovey Pond.”
“It is the most beautiful and peaceful place.”
“People without dogs to walk and play go to have lunch, picnic or a walk.”
Great spot for young and old kids. Nice walk around the pond and a couple short accessible boardwalks rough the wet land area.
Great park, playground inside as well. It was clean and well kept. The park was well maintained today and you could go all the way down to the water side at the pond to fish. Lots of little areas to rest and get out of the sun such as gazebos, pavilion, ect.
Hovey Pond Park in Glens Falls North, NY, is an absolute gem of a hidden retreat, offering pristine walking trails that wind through lush forests and along a serene pond teeming with wildlife, perfect for a peaceful escape from everyday hustle.
Just a lovely little park with beautifully cared for gardens. #disabledhikers easy with flat paths and boardwalk to the wetlands
Trail conditions & character
“Amazing playground for the kids, a memorial garden, an educational wetland walkway, and of course the beautiful Hovey Pond.”
“It is my dogs favorite place in the world, I've had some really special days there with her.”
“Nice walk around the pond and a couple short accessible boardwalks rough the wet land area.”
“It is the most beautiful and peaceful place.”
“There's a short boardwalk into a marsh area which is fun for spotting turtles and other wildlife.”
“It is a must see if your in the area, the one tiny downfall is there isn't a restroom; besides that I cannot say enough good things about it!”
Plan your run at Hovey Pond Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiterecreation.queensbury.net
- Phone+1 518-761-8216
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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