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Sprain Ridge Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,125 Google reviews · Running trail in Yonkers, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Sprain Ridge 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.

Natural surfaceDog-friendlyHillyTrailhead parking

Large, heavily wooded park offering several trails for hiking & mountain biking plus picnic areas.

What runners say about Sprain Ridge Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2,125 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“The swimming pool is exceptionally clean and well-maintained, which is always a top priority for me.”

Sprain Ridge trails are made for biking and walking. Some trails are better for mountain bikes, especially the winding ones. The park offers pools, barbacue areas, restrooms and parking. The trail paths are easy to find and follow.

★★★★☆ — Eduardo , Aug 2023

Not the most I interesting park when we went. Still nice though. Probably better in the summer the have a pool and looks like they are building a second one. Lots of dirt bike tracks on the trails, which probably isn't legal but the trail flows like a track. Would be nice for mountain biking.

★★★★☆ — Zachary , Apr 2019

A very big park, ideal for mountain biking. We went for trail running. The trails are a bit hard to follow (at one point we have to climb a steep hill to follow the trail shown on AllTrail) and a bit muddy in the winter.

★★★★☆ — Yunong , Feb 2025

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“The park is dog friendly and there are plenty of garbage bins on or around the parking areas.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“The trails are a bit hard to follow (at one point we have to climb a steep hill to follow the trail shown on AllTrail) and a bit muddy in the winter.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Another great aspect is the ample parking available, so there’s no need to worry about finding a spot.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“The trails are a bit hard to follow (at one point we have to climb a steep hill to follow the trail shown on AllTrail) and a bit muddy in the winter.”

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Plan your run at Sprain Ridge Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteparks.westchestergov.com
  • Phone+1 914-231-3450

Hours

Monday 11 am–6:30 pm
Tuesday 11 am–6:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am–6:30 pm
Thursday 11 am–6:30 pm
Friday 11 am–6:30 pm
Saturday 11 am–6:30 pm
Sunday 11 am–6:30 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 Sprain Ridge Park

149 Jackson Ave, Yonkers, NY 10706

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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.