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Irving Kent Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 282 Google reviews · Running trail in Webster, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Irving Kent Memorial 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.

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Informal spot featuring a playground, gardens, flower displays and soccer fields.

What runners say about Irving Kent Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (282 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“There is a clean public restroom that's easily accessible from The Pavilion near the playground.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 13 mentions

“There are beautiful little Bridges Crossing small rivulets of water affording a nice Trail for a gentle stroll.”

Webster Arboretum Kent Park was just stunning. Today. It was sunny but not hot. The grounds are kept in spectacular condition. The colors amazing. The walk is only just over a mile. Just a beautiful place.

★★★★★ — Steve , Jun 2020

The Arboretum is a beautiful park with many locations to walk. They have a bush maze (fun for the kids, and dads too), pond, plethora of flowers, brides, mini cascade, all sorts of different trees, benches and picnic tables, trails, pavillion, and a very nice building that gets rented out for wedding receptions and…

★★★★★ — Brandon , Mar 2017

The park was amazingly beautiful. İt had many flowers and yes it is an amazing place to go for a relaxing walk there are many trails a playground for the kids to please at and picnic tables near the playground so you can keep an eye out on the youngsters there are many benches to sit at amongst the flowers trees.

★★★★★ — Yasemin , Sep 2020

This place is stunning in my opinion. if you love nature, you have trails and great scenery. Nice playground for the kids and special care given to allow children with disabilities to have fun too! There are memorials and history throughout the park. Botany lovers will have a field day! Photographers too..

★★★★★ — Macluvva , Oct 2017

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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 13 mentions

“There are beautiful little Bridges Crossing small rivulets of water affording a nice Trail for a gentle stroll.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

“There is adequate parking without a lot of walking from parking to where you're going to they having your picnic or gathering.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“There is a clean public restroom that's easily accessible from The Pavilion near the playground.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Great place for bird watching, nature walks, walking your dog, or bringing the kids to play.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at Irving Kent Memorial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • Websitewebsterarboretum.org
  • Phone+1 585-872-2911
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 8 am–9 pm
Tuesday 8 am–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–9 pm
Friday 8 am–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–9 pm
Sunday 8 am–9 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 Irving Kent Memorial Park

1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY 14580

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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.