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South Platt St. Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Running trail in Plattsburgh, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from South Platt St. 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.

HillyRestrooms

Popular park for ballgames and other activities, as well as sledding in winter.

What runners say about South Platt St. Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (80 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Such an awesome place in the winter to go sleading. Grew up calling it "fox hill".

★★★★★ — Shelby , Jan 2018

It's a great place for sledding in the winter and a wonderful place to play in the summer. Even a wonderful place to let the dogs run when it's quiet

★★★★★ — Cynthia , Apr 2021

Fox hill is great for sliding. Pick up your dog's poop there please. Best skating ever on a great rink!

★★★★★ — Susan , Feb 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 80 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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“Lots of fun stuff on playground, baseball fields, basketball court & hill for sledding.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Easy for children under 3, there is a bathroom they keep there and it's not dirty or smelly.”

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Plan your run at South Platt St. Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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
  • Websiteplattsburghrecreation.com
  • Phone(518) 324-7709

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 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 South Platt St. Park

21 South Platt Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

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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.