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Bowline Point Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 447 Google reviews · Running trail in Haverstraw, New York · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Bowline Point 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

Family-friendly park featuring a pool and water slides, plus an outdoor basketball court.

What runners say about Bowline Point Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (447 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“It’s a beautiful, clean, and well-kept space with great playgrounds for kids.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Came to this park after a good dinner to walk around, but I get surprise for the beautiful view and the quiet moment I has during my walking, definitely will come again”

Came to this park after a good dinner to walk around, but I get surprise for the beautiful view and the quiet moment I has during my walking, definitely will come again

★★★★★ — Frank , Jun 2025

Bowline Point Park has some awesome stuff! A swimming pool, an area for picnic and grilling, outdoor gym, walking trails by the water and much more!

★★★★★ — Miriam , Oct 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 447 reviews →

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 13 mentions

“Came to this park after a good dinner to walk around, but I get surprise for the beautiful view and the quiet moment I has during my walking, definitely will come again”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Bathrooms are quite dirty but what do you expect.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Bowline Point Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitetownofhaverstraw.org
  • Phone+1 845-429-4099

Hours

Monday 12–7 pm
Tuesday 12–7 pm
Wednesday 12–7 pm
Thursday 12–7 pm
Friday 12–7 pm
Saturday 11 am–7 pm
Sunday 11 am–7 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 Bowline Point Park

Bowline Rd, Haverstraw, NY 10927

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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.