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Long Branch Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 801 Google reviews · Running trail in Liverpool, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Long Branch 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.

Dog-friendlyHillyRestroomsQuiet

Green space offering sheltered areas, walking trails, a ball field, 100-ft. sledding hill & events.

What runners say about Long Branch Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (801 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 was a lot of shade to break up the hot day, and the bathrooms were pretty clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“I love bring my longboard to Longbranch and going for a cruise especially on a beautiful day!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“A quiet place for a walk and a picnic here as well with their pavilions and fireplaces.”

This sledding hill is basically a free winter amusement park run entirely by gravity and poor decisions. Kids screaming. Adults pretending they’re “just supervising” while absolutely sending it down the hill. I saw at least three wipeouts, one sled achieve flight, and a grown man question his spine choices.

★★★★★ — Jamie , Jan 2026

Nice quiet park on the water. There is plenty of Parking and 3 sheltered picnic areas as well as BBQ grills available. There is also a play structure for kids. Park is always clean and well kept. A few different trails. Water access, small playground, bathrooms, and rangers always on site while park is open.

★★★★★ — Edna , Sep 2019

Reviewed 5 stars so as not to mess with rating. We parked for Scottish fest and it's 15$ an adult 8$ a kid without seeing what you're paying for. We left, 50 for a family to get in then probably 50 in food? I'm not dropping a bill on bagpipes and walking sorry

★★★★★ — Steven , Aug 2022

Great place to hold the Street Scene 8 event! I hope they have it at Long Branch Park again next year. There was a lot of shade to break up the hot day, and the bathrooms were pretty clean. The park is spread out very well and could handle hundreds of cars.

★★★★☆ — Joshua , Jul 2023

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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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“There are a good number of hills and inclines though, so just be aware of that when picking this park to go to.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“A quiet place for a walk and a picnic here as well with their pavilions and fireplaces.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Water access, small playground, bathrooms, and rangers always on site while park is open.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“The food served here was also better than I expected (not just pizza and hot dogs) and reasonably priced.”

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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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteonondagacountyparks.com
  • Phone(315) 453-6712
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 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 Long Branch Park

3813 Long Branch Rd, Liverpool, NY 13090

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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.