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Utica University Nexus Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 145 Google reviews · College track in Utica, New York

School track Indoor Grass / turf Infield field

Sports complex with 3 multipurpose playing surfaces that can be used as ice rinks or turf fields.

Plan your run

  • Access School track — access varies · go outside school hours
  • Surface Grass / turf — gentle on the joints but uneven; slower times
  • Indoor runs year-round in any weather — a winter and rainy-day option
  • Infield a soccer/football field inside the oval — handy if the kids want to play while you run
  • Amenities parking (from runner reviews)
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (315) 790-6504
  • Website nexusutica.com

Hours

Monday 9 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–10 PM
Thursday 9 AM–10 PM
Friday 9 AM–10 PM
Saturday 9 AM–10 PM
Sunday 9 AM–10 PM

Posted gate hours. Park tracks often close at dusk even when the listing says later, and school tracks close for meets and practice.

Is Utica University Nexus Center open to the public?

Utica University Nexus Center is a college/university track, so public access varies. Many campus tracks let the community run when teams aren't training — typically early mornings, evenings, and weekends during the school year, and more openly in summer — but some are gated or restricted to students and staff. Go outside of practice and event hours, look for posted community-use rules, and call the athletics department if you're unsure.

Check access on their site

What's at this track

Features at Utica University Nexus Center, confirmed by runners' own reviews.

Tracks with an Infield Field

“Great facility, several ice rinks, and indoor soccer field.”

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🅿️ Tracks with Free Parking 4 mentions

“Was a very nice place has free parking however can be a little confusing for a first time visit”

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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 145 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

👨‍👩‍👧 good for the whole family 3 mentions

“If you're not into sports, go to walk the track in the air conditioning!”

🅿️ easy parking 5 mentions

“Was a very nice place has free parking however can be a little confusing for a first time visit”

From the reviews

…If you're not into sports, go to walk the track in the air conditioning!! Free to enjoy unless there's an event. Nice pro shop and a really nice restaurant in there... Hopefully enjoying that soon!

★★★★★ — Lily, Jul 2023

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Where to find Utica University Nexus Center

300 Oriskany St W, Utica, NY13502

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and runner reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own or manage this track? Claim your listing — it's free.