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Lakeside Bike Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 223 Google reviews · Running trail in Buffalo, New York · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Lakeside Bike 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.
Scenic space for outdoor activity, featuring trails, a pump track and a skate park.
What runners say about Lakeside Bike Park
“It's wonderful to have such a large scenic area to safely ride bikes as a family.”
“Free and friendly environment for people of all ages and great get together locations for rc hobbiest.”
Really awesome place for us city folks who lack access to nature & don't want to make the drive to Sprague Brook or Hunters. The trails are well maintained and fun to rip around on. They are all one way with signs posted, but not everyone chooses to follow, so just be on the lookout.
We have spent a LOT of time here this summer. It's wonderful to have such a large scenic area to safely ride bikes as a family. The mountain bike trails make me feel like a kid again, 5 big kid stars for this 2020 saving bike park!
I don't usually give out 5 stars unless its AWESOME.. we walked by the bike park during our Alzheimer's walk.what another great idea for our waterfront.it looked neat but I'm WAY past riding a bike on a paved surface ,let alone dirt track type terrain.need to take a younger person(my grandson) and let him try it....
Took my 6 year old here to check it out. Saw kids and adults of all ages and skill levels, some using balance bikes. It was pretty empty when we went, so even I got to use the kids track - it’s harder than it looks (for a novice) but a lot of fun!
Trail conditions & character
“It's wonderful to have such a large scenic area to safely ride bikes as a family.”
Plan your run at Lakeside Bike Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitebuffalowaterfront.com
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8:45 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8:45 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8:45 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8:45 PM |
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