Middendorf Park

Quick Bits

Main Activities - Hike
Distance - ~2 miles of trails
Quiet - relatively quiet
Surface - earthen and grass trails
Elevation -  flat
Pets - leash required
Address - 220 Juneberry Rd, Vestal, NY 13850

In a Nutshell

This Town of Vestal park offers a quiet neighborhood escape. Featuring open grassy lawns, mature perimeter trees, a picnic shelter, and a playground, it is a convenient spot for a casual walk or a quiet lunch outside.

Location and Parking

More details

Middendorf Park is another one of those neighborhood parks but with some bonuses. While it doesn't feature miles of rugged woodland trails like nearby Jones Park, its 10-plus acres provide plenty of room to stretch your legs and explore. The park is bordered to the east by the Choconut Creek with a variety of tree species, including a group of Eastern Hemlock, and wildflowers in the spring. You are initially greeted by the typical open lawns of the park, but from there you can wander north along the creek in a less urban setting. There are several spots where you can get down to the creek without step banks to traverse. Amenities on-site include a covered picnic shelter with tables, playground equipment, a ball field, running water, and convenient parking. Middendorf Park was named for Frank Middendorf, who previously owned the property before it was acquired for the Town of Vestal park system. It serves as an accessible neighborhood green space surrounded by residential tree lines.

Links of Interest

• Town of Vestal Parks & Recreation

• iNaturalist for Middendorf Park