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Outwater Memorial Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 415 Google reviews · Running trail in Lockport, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Outwater 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.

ShadedLit at nightScenicRestrooms

What runners say about Outwater Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (415 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Very well maintained park containing a great and challenging disc golf course.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“A beautiful park for a family get together.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Pavilion s available with electric, lots of big shade trees.”

Best park in Lockport ! Baseball diamond, play ground, Basketball, hiking trails, frisbee golf, hiking, horseshoe pits, photogenic scenery great park for a family get together, picnics, or just trying to get out of the house for a bit !!

★★★★☆ — Eric , Nov 2019

Went there for the grandson's football game, it was a little different from other places. Only one gate to get into the field and the visiting teams fans had to walk all the way around the field to get to their area. Would have nice to have a gate on that side.

★★★★☆ — Bill , Oct 2021

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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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“Pavilion s available with electric, lots of big shade trees.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“A beautiful park for a family get together.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“My only complaint was that the public bathrooms were locked, and the nearest store isn't very close.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Outwater Memorial 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitelockportny.gov
  • Phone+1 716-433-1267
  • Social Facebook

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 Outwater Memorial Park

Lockport, New York

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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.