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Bay Walk Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 158 Google reviews · Running trail in Port Washington, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Bay Walk 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.

ScenicTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park with picnic tables, benches, and a kayak launch, plus opportunities for walking and sunset-watching.

What runners say about Bay Walk Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (158 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“This place is always immaculately clean and at times peacefully quiet.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“The town took what was a nondescript shoreline and transformed it into a beautiful public space with an assortment of thoughtful amenities.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Great Kayak Launch location, water are very calm, not much of boat traffic.”

Nice little park to walk or sit by the water. The park seemed fairly new and had several interesting pieces. I'll make use of the kayak launch in the future, and I might bring a friend for a walk sometime.

★★★★☆ — Trashy , Dec 2022

Great Kayak Launch location, water are very calm, not much of boat traffic. Free parking but space are limited, the parking is share with the small park fewer than 10 parking spots. Get there before 9am on the weekend. otherwise you have to load the kayak and go find parking outside. Short walk to launch area.

★★★★★ — Joey , Aug 2018

Stumbled upon this gem of a place on my way home from an errand. It's a lovely walking path and seating area right on the water.

★★★★★ — Tracie , Nov 2021

Nice little park to sit down at, and have a cup of coffee enjoying the scenic water.

★★★★★ — Stanley , Mar 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 17 mentions

“Amazing view , park has benches around to relax and admire the view of the bay specially at sunset or anytime of the day is an excellent relaxing moment here.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“Free parking but space are limited, the parking is share with the small park fewer than 10 parking spots.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“A perfect spot for leisurely strolls and enjoying peaceful bay breezes.”

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Plan your run at Bay Walk 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners

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

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 Bay Walk Park

64 Shore Rd, Port Washington, NY 11050

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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.