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Raymond Klimek Veterans Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 413 Google reviews · Running trail in North Tonawanda, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Raymond Klimek Veterans 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.
Park featuring picnic areas, playground equipment, and shelters, plus a public restroom and fishing access.
What runners say about Raymond Klimek Veterans Park
“Beautiful and spacious area to get lost for the day by yourself or with your family.”
Beautiful park beside the river. Come here to have a scenic view of sun setting on the grand island.
Beautiful park on the river. Plenty of shade trees, parking, shelters, children's play ground.
This is a really well kept little park, with a couple of pavilions (one nicely separated by an old slip and trees), a playground, an exercise round, and a small performance stage.
Nice park right on the water off River Road. The memorial area is worth a visit for sure! The park is in generally good condition although some areas are starting to show their age. The dock/boardwalk inlet area often clogs with debris espicially in the early spring.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful and spacious area to get lost for the day by yourself or with your family.”
“there is a large playground, picnic areas and a porta potty.”
“It has a fishing walk on the slip, and plenty of covered space on the river proper, right off the parking area, making it easily accessible for those with mobility issues.”
“The dock/boardwalk inlet area often clogs with debris espicially in the early spring.”
Plan your run at Raymond Klimek Veterans Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
- Websitenorthtonawandany.myrec.com
- Phone+1 716-695-8520
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–6 pm |
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