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Spring Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in Penfield, New York · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Spring Lake Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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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Kid-friendly park with an off-leash dog area, trails and play equipment.

What runners say about Spring Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (79 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The park is usually pretty clean.”

Plenty of running room for the dogs and trails for exploring. Most people realize they should let their dogs socialize and be themselves and develop boundaries, some don't. It is unleashed, if you're not comfortable with that, don't spoil it for the owners who appreciate the opportunity to let there dogs play.

★★★★☆ — Mel , Mar 2024

No trails. Playground and a baseball field with some open green spaces. Bathrooms available. There is an unfenced dog park at the far end of the park.

★★★★★ — Karen , Jul 2024

Great park for off leash dog play. Huge open area, access to some trails and a creek. Definitely bringing my dog here again.

★★★★★ — Erik , Jan 2022

This is a no leash dog park. My 2 dogs love it as there is water to jump in and a open area to chase and run. Bonus is the lady with biscuits at the picnic table.

★★★★☆ — Toni , Jun 2023

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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 38 mentions

“The park is still a 10/10 but be forewarned: my dog contracted Kennel cough from visiting 4/26/26 Sunday.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“There's a station with poop bags next to the dumpster, a porta-potty, and a public hose for water behind the backstop fence.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Spring Lake Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteperinton.org
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Where to find Spring Lake Park

99 Whitney 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.