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Cedar Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,315 Google reviews · Running trail in Seaford, New York · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Cedar Creek 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.
Expansive, 259-acre park featuring tennis & basketball courts, athletic fields & a dog run.
What runners say about Cedar Creek Park
“There are a dozen 'fields' which are zones you can get a permit for events at for smaller parties and events, and the areas around the park are pretty well maintained.”
“It's a beautiful park and has a couple of different playground section differen f age groups from toddlers to age 7 and up.”
“Calm, peaceful, and had plenty of amenities.”
This park is a treasure trove of fun! There are ball parks, dog parks, BBQ areas, soccer fields, and unlimited cycling. My favorite is the bike path that leads to Jones Beach, Gilgo, Tobay, Captree, and Cedar Beaches. I took the ride from Cedar Park to Captree, and it was an incredible adventure.
From this park there's an entrance to Jones Beach State Park bike path, a 5-mile long bike path down south to Jones Beach. Great place with many parking lots and activity fields.
I’ve lived in Long Island most of my life and never knew there was a park tucked alongside Robert Moses parkway south of Montauk Highway. I found it accidentally while looking up parks that has scenic bike trails and areas to rollerblade.
Really close to the start of 5 mile bike path to Jones beach. Has too many playgrounds to take pictures without getting a kid in it at field 5 parking lot. Bring bikes and scooters to scoot around the playground area… perfect spot to do so safely until they can bike on bike path.
Trail conditions & character
“It's a beautiful park and has a couple of different playground section differen f age groups from toddlers to age 7 and up.”
“Lovely park but with 2 fields of youth soccer games going on, the restrooms really should be open.”
“From this park there's an entrance to Jones Beach State Park bike path, a 5-mile long bike path down south to Jones Beach.”
“One of the best community parks in Nassau with a paved walkway/ bike path that can take you all the way to Captree.”
“There are ball parks, dog parks, BBQ areas, soccer fields, and unlimited cycling.”
“Has too many playgrounds to take pictures without getting a kid in it at field 5 parking lot.”
Plan your run at Cedar Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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.
- Websitenassaucountyny.gov
- Phone+1 516-571-7470
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
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