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Oatka Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 330 Google reviews · Running trail in Scottsville, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Oatka Creek 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.
Popular park with trails for hiking and birdwatching plus a creek for fishing.
What runners say about Oatka Creek Park
“Truly a nature retreat as well maintained trails clearly marked with a bridge to explore the north side of Oatka Creek.”
“Absolutely gorgeous park, very well maintained trails.”
“Truly a nature retreat as well maintained trails clearly marked with a bridge to explore the north side of Oatka Creek.”
“A little muddy, a bit buggy but very peaceful and quiet.”
Absolutely loved the trails today. I had been here many years ago but was eager to refresh my memory. I took the Green Trail out (.90 miles) and returned on the Black Trail (.93 miles). The paths are well groomed, easy to maneuver, and dog & family friendly. I look forward to exploring the other paths on future trips.
Really enjoyed hiking the trails here! Spent 3hrs & hiked all the trails,about 5.5 miles! Our favorites were black,yellow & red. Black took you back into the woods which we really enjoyed! Red & Yellow took you along the creek which was really nice!
Love this little park a great place to ride. Trails could be trimmed up a little higher. I have a short horse, taller horses might not fit on some of these trails unless your fine with dismounting every once in a while. You will definitely see a lot of wildlife on your ride.
Pretty cool place. We found some abandoned cars and some type of building that was knocked down. The rock inside of a tree was cool to see. Paths are easy to walk. It was raining but we still walked and we barely got wet because of the tree coverage. You could hear it pouring it was peaceful.
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely gorgeous park, very well maintained trails.”
“There is an upper parking lot with a large grassy field and a lower parking lot with a smaller field and a shelter and picnic tables.”
“Used to cross-country ski here as a kid, now I am back with my kids, enjoying the creek and long tree lined paths with them and the dogs.”
“A little muddy, a bit buggy but very peaceful and quiet.”
Plan your run at Oatka Creek 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, water — 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.
- Websitemonroecounty.gov
- Phone+1 585-753-7275
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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 |
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