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Town of Colonie Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 204 Google reviews · Running trail in Watervliet, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Town of Colonie Schuyler Flatts Cultural 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.
Open park featuring a circular trail, grassy spaces and picnic areas, plus historical markers.
What runners say about Town of Colonie Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park
“This is a great park to walk, exercise, get fresh air and bring your children so they can enjoy the fresh clean air.”
“It's a great park to go for a walk, jog, or to the a ball around with some friends.”
Open park, nice and warm. Safe place to walk children and your your pets. Had a great time. The straight smaller path around the park is . 7 miles and twice around is ~1.5 miles.
Non-Smoking sign is back up again after some public park vandal took it down, and this is thanks to the Colonie Parks and Rec Supervisor and those who put the sign back up. Changed from 1 to 4 stars due to this.
Schyler Flats is more than a park, it's an historical site. The green open space is contoured by a circular trail murals along the way. The murals memorialize the history of settlements in the late seventeen century. Interesting info about the history of the place. You're to visit and read what that is.
Large open space great for playing soccer, having a picnic (on a blanket-no tables), flying a kite etc. Has a paved path around the perimeter that is great for walking/running. My 4yr. old loves to ride his bike here. There are few trees in the center of the park so not much shade.
Trail conditions & character
“Now that its getting dark earlier its scary - I walk my dog, who has a light on her collar, wears a reflective vest and leash, and I wear a headlamp.”
“Only complaint is other people don't carry lights and/or wear reflective clothing.”
“There is paved path that encircles it and many people walk their dogs around it.”
“The running track is mostly flat except for a small hill near the eerie canal moment.”
Plan your run at Town of Colonie Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecolonie.org
- Phone(518) 783-2760
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
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