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Mill Run Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 220 Google reviews · Running trail in Manlius, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Mill Run 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.

Stroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parkingMile markers

Park featuring a playground, trails, pavilions, and grills, plus a creek.

What runners say about Mill Run Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (220 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“It’s been a couple of years since I’ve been there and it’s very clean and the walk paths are nice and wide.”

This is a nice park at the end of a road. The trails we went on were easy and good for children and pets. The trails were marked good enough, and the park was small enough that you don't get lost. There are some historical markers that were nice to read.

★★★★★ — Emily , Apr 2022

in the summer I go with my friends multiple times a week - so fun for all ages!!! there are trails to take a walk or ride your bike, a volleyball net, a pavilion, and even bathrooms you can use. if you live close this park is perfect 🫶🏻

★★★★★ — Sammie , Feb 2024

Unexpectedly Large for a Small Village. Nice variety of trails to walk and places to relax. Play area for kids.

★★★★★ — Vector , Jan 2017

This is a local park in Manlius. It has well marked trails and nice picnic areas. There is also several benches near Limestone Creek to enjoy. The main path is paved and is suitable for wheelchairs. There are several other trails to different areas of the park. It is a great place to visit.

★★★★★ — Tina , Jul 2020

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“there are trails to take a walk or ride your bike, a volleyball net, a pavilion, and even bathrooms you can use.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“The road/path from the parking lot into the park could use a repaving, pretty bumpy for pushing a stroller.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“The road/path from the parking lot into the park could use a repaving, pretty bumpy for pushing a stroller.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“There are some historical markers that were nice to read.”

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Plan your run at Mill Run Park

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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemanliusvillage.org
  • Phone+1 315-682-9171

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 Mill Run Park

125 Mill St, Manlius, NY 13104

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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.