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Stringham Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 338 Google reviews · Running trail in Lagrangeville, New York · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Stringham 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.

PavedLoopScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Big recreational area for baseball and soccer fields and basketball courts.

What runners say about Stringham Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (338 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“Basketball courts have games going most evenings and the soccer fields are well maintained (game days primarily sat.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“A beautiful park to allow the kids to play and enjoy the great outdoors.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

This is a large town park with a new playground. On-site facilities, and great fields for sports and leisure. No dogs, but that's to keep the area clean for all to use. It has a nice track around a small pond for walking and cycling (just be aware of others).

★★★★★ — Frank , Jun 2019

Almost perfect. I moved to the area about a year ago and Im still on the lookout for parks like this that have a lake/pond with a paved walking path to take my dogs for a quick quiet walk that isnt the Railtrail (very hot and usually too crowded me). However dogs are not allowed at this park leashed or not.

★★★★☆ — Gianna , Jul 2019

Track around the pond is a little more than 1/2 mile and flat terrain. There is also a loop around the entire park. Basketball courts have games going most evenings and the soccer fields are well maintained (game days primarily sat./Sun. For league use). Concession stand open on sat.

★★★★☆ — Christopher , Jul 2019

Nice, relaxing, quiet... Park says NO DOGS, yet people bring them and pretend they didn't know despite the 40 signs posted. Has a paved path with benches around a fairly clean pond that you can fish in (Bass, Crappie and Sunfish). Lots of Geese and Ducks with an abundance of Bunnies and Turtles..

★★★★★ — Space , Aug 2024

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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 7 mentions

“A beautiful park to allow the kids to play and enjoy the great outdoors.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“Unfortunately, no actual bathroom unless there is a soccer game tho, but porta-potty is available tho.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“Park says NO DOGS, yet people bring them and pretend they didn't know despite the 40 signs posted.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Only wish the parking lots were completely paved and the goose poop on the track was cleaned off more frequently or they did something to curb the geese at the park.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Only wish the parking lots were completely paved and the goose poop on the track was cleaned off more frequently or they did something to curb the geese at the park.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“I will still probably visit for the walking trail loop around Keith's Pond without my dogs.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Stringham Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitelagrangeny.gov
  • Phone+1 845-452-1972
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–6 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am–6 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–6 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–6 pm
Friday 7:30 am–6 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–6 pm
Sunday 7:30 am–6 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 Stringham Park

78 Stringham Rd, Lagrangeville, NY 12540

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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.