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Plank Road Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 108 Google reviews · Running trail in Brewerton, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Plank Road 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.

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What runners say about Plank Road Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (108 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Well maintained, large open feilds and a playground with plenty of parking.”

Nice park but can be rather buggy in the evening. Sometimes a small pond like area forms. Has a nature trail and butterfly garden. Also has 2 volleyball areas and new pickleball and tennis courts.

★★★★☆ — Jan , Apr 2026

My kids love the playground, but the slides here are particularly steep for my liking. There is a fun nature walking path, but you should be prepared for mud. I'm not sure if it ever dries out completely being in the shade. There are pavilions for eating and a snack shack that is open during soccer games.

★★★★☆ — Jessica , Jul 2021

My home park, large field for animals to roam. Nets for soccer, a playground, trail and pavilions to use. There is even a small outdoor fitness area.

★★★★★ — Themostfrank , Sep 2020

Only been for the playground and soccer fields. If there's a nature trail I can't comment

★★★★★ — Dragon , Jun 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 108 reviews →

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.

🚰 Water fountains

“2 pavilions but no public water fountain.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • Websitecicero.recdesk.com
  • Phone+1 315-699-5233
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–9 pm
Tuesday 8 am–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–9 pm
Friday 8 am–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–9 pm
Sunday 8 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 Plank Road Park

5471 Mud Mill Rd, Brewerton, NY 13029

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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.