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Sherwood Fields Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Penfield, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Sherwood Fields 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.

MixedLoopDog-friendlyFlat & fast

Nature preserve offering trails through forest and meadows for walking, jogging, and dog walking.

What runners say about Sherwood Fields Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (52 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Moderate distance, mostly flat path that's reasonably well maintained.”

Nice nature trail to walk with kids. It’s pretty flat and mostly paved. If you do the big loop and the little loop it’s about two miles. There is a small bridge that goes over the creek which we had fun looking at the water. Nice trail, will definitely come back.

★★★★★ — Lisa , Oct 2021

I came here on lunch to enjoy a nice run outside at a new place. I was hoping the trail was longer (it was about a mile and a half), but I look forward to bringing my dog here. I saw quite a few dogs here. A few were off leash which is actually not allowed. At least they were friendly.

★★★★★ — Lauryn , Sep 2022

Really cute trail, great for dog walking or going for a jog. Moderate distance, mostly flat path that's reasonably well maintained. Forest and meadow views. Not too buggy during summer!

★★★★★ — Nicole , Aug 2023

Nice mix of trails and paths. Can be puddles and mud depending on times of year and recent rain. Weeds get high between mowings

★★★★☆ — Scot , Oct 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 52 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 9 mentions

“I was hoping the trail was longer (it was about a mile and a half), but I look forward to bringing my dog here.”

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Flat & fast 4 mentions

“Moderate distance, mostly flat path that's reasonably well maintained.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“It’s pretty flat and mostly paved.”

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🔁 Loop trail 3 mentions

“If you do the big loop and the little loop it’s about two miles.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“It was a nice walk a little muddy but I expected that this time of year.”

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Plan your run at Sherwood Fields Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitepenfieldrec.org
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 Sherwood Fields Park

Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526

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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.