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Astoria Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 12,952 Google reviews · Running trail in Astoria, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Astoria 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.
What runners say about Astoria Park
“The playground is well maintained, and there’s something for everyone—runners, families, people working out, playing on the courts, or just relaxing.”
“Sometimes I bring some food and just chill by the water — you get a great view of the bridge and Manhattan from here.”
“You can fill up water bottles, and there are benches and tables to sit and eat in the shade.”
I live in Queens and I go to Astoria Park pretty often just to walk or relax. It’s a big open space with nice running paths and lots of green areas. Sometimes I bring some food and just chill by the water — you get a great view of the bridge and Manhattan from here.
I always loved this place. Growing up as a kid in Astoria, coming to this park gave me a place to breathe, and think. Sitting in my car by the water, or walking around in the park you had the chance to experience peace even though the park was bustling with activity.
It’s located underneath the Robert F. Kennedy (formerly Triborough) and Hell Gate Bridges in Queens, NY. It’s runs between the East River and 19th Street, and from Hoyt Avenue South to Ditmars Boulevard.
I travel with the fair/ carnival & this is my favorite place of the year!! There's food vendors, tennis court, skateboard park, a track, a beautiful park to relax in!! The views are beautiful...the people are eccentric...I love this place!! I look forward to this spot!! I would love here if I had the option!!
Trail conditions & character
“Situated along the East River between the landmark Triborough (RFK) and Hell Gate Bridges, it provides unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline.”
“Even the dogs seem genuinely happy—it’s a perfect spot to break away from the daily routine.”
“The bathrooms are clean, and the park as a whole is so very well maintained.”
“You can fill up water bottles, and there are benches and tables to sit and eat in the shade.”
“It has wheelchair-accesible free parking lot.”
“The only slight downside is that the water fountains next to the pool and the swings aren’t open yet.”
Plan your run at Astoria Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenycgovparks.org
- Phone(212) 639-9675
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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