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Richard P. Outhouse Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 394 Google reviews · Running trail in Canandaigua, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Richard P. Outhouse 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.
Playground and field for soccer and lacrosse, plus a gravel track and pavilions.
What runners say about Richard P. Outhouse Memorial Park
“What I find most appealing is the grounds and equipment maintenance, you can definitely tell there are people on sight to keep the park clean and SAFE for the public.”
“There’s also a large walkable/joggable path around the outside with a fitness station that has beautiful flowers and plants around it.”
“This playground is so much fun for kids of all ages!”
Nice community park; basketball court 🏀 sandboxes 👦 walking / jogging path 🏃♂️ playground 🛝 soccer fields ⚽️ very well maintained…ample parking;
Nice playground with loose rubber for the base. No mud. Plentiful swings, and a neat pirate ship to play on. There is a gravel path to walk or run; 2 laps equals 1.5 miles. Also a basketball court, picnic pavilions and a bathroom. No trees for shade in the summer, but still a decent park.
Such a great and unique playground! Tons of room for running, love the 4 person bouncy seesaw. Always seems to have just the right amount of people, a few kids to play with but never so busy kids are overwhelming the area or anything.
This park and playground is amazing! My 4 yo son had a blast on the pirate ship themed equipment! He couldn't get enough of the tall slides. Plenty of benches for parents to sit, super clean restroom facility, paved walking track and of course pavilions.
Trail conditions & character
“Plenty of benches for parents to sit, super clean restroom facility, paved walking track and of course pavilions.”
“There’s also a large walkable/joggable path around the outside with a fitness station that has beautiful flowers and plants around it.”
“I did bring my dog also as there is a nice green space that the dogs could play.”
“Nice community park; basketball court 🏀 sandboxes 👦 walking / jogging path 🏃♂️ playground 🛝 soccer fields ⚽️ very well maintained…ample parking;”
“There is a recently built park near the pirate ship park that has a zip line and more wheelchair friendly for other kids to join in the fun.”
“The playground has the nice rubber pelletized ground so if the kids fall they aren't getting gravel in their legs.”
Plan your run at Richard P. Outhouse Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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
- 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.
- Websitetownofcanandaigua.org
- Phone+1 585-394-1120
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
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