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Sarah Taylor Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 276 Google reviews · Running trail in Fishkill, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Sarah Taylor 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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Soccer fields, a play area & a popular walking/jogging track make up this tranquil creekside park.

What runners say about Sarah Taylor Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (276 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“I could walk him around run him there is some kind of stream there that caught his don't let your pet in there it doesn't look clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Access to the creek is easy, and it's a particularly beautiful spot on the waterway.”

I love it. We had to take a quick trip and bring our three pets. We're staying at the Extended Stay right next to Cracker Barrel on Route 9 in Fishkill. It's a little cheesy but it's pet friendly. As I'm driving around trying to figure out what to do with an 120 lb Doberman I happened to notice the park.

★★★★★ — Grissell , Aug 2020

One my favorite municipal parks! There's tons of unique features: a paved walking trail, picnic benches next to the creek, a gazebo, a nicely maintained grass sports field, a MASSIVE covered pavilion, and most importantly, a port-a-potty.

★★★★★ — Keelin , Jun 2021

Beautiful park with a paved track for walking ... soccer field with bleachers, fenced in playground, picnic tables with cover. Small stream to view the ducks ( not for swimming) Right near ( behind)dunkin closest bathroom is dunkin

★★★★★ — Jessica , May 2025

If you like the sound of mother nature and her beauty, like walking by the edge of the water, good place to have a good picnic and enjoy your day for a good walk, jog, or run around the track

★★★★★ — Kevin , Apr 2026

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Access to the creek is easy, and it's a particularly beautiful spot on the waterway.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 5 mentions

“Beautiful park with a paved track for walking .”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Small stream to view the ducks ( not for swimming) Right near ( behind)dunkin closest bathroom is dunkin”

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Plan your run at Sarah Taylor Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitefishkillny.myrec.com
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–8 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8 pm
Thursday 7 am–8 pm
Friday 7 am–8 pm
Saturday 7 am–8 pm
Sunday 7 am–8 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 Sarah Taylor Park

7 Old Main St, Fishkill, NY 12524

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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.