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Cow Meadow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 593 Google reviews · Running trail in Freeport, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cow Meadow 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.
171-acre waterfront park & preserve featuring a marina, fishing, sports fields & hiking trails.
What runners say about Cow Meadow Park
“My dog absolutely loved it 😍 very calm and clean , poop bags stocked up definitely recommend!”
“My dog absolutely loved it 😍 very calm and clean , poop bags stocked up definitely recommend!”
“My dog absolutely loved it 😍 very calm and clean , poop bags stocked up definitely recommend!”
The sea is cool, there is a small lake, and the lawn is wide,A very large swamp spreads out into the sea so it gives peace. Tennis courts, basketball courts, wall balls, children's playgrounds, Trail course... etc.
Been going here for years, just noticed they now have a dog park for my doggie. Very Nice. Doggy fountain, benches, tables, poop station. Area for large dogs and another for small dogs. Just wish it had a little more shade, maybe they can add a shade sail.
One of my favorite parks. There are 2 playgrounds, a short nature hike perfect for little legs (I timed it and it took my 4 y/o about 9 minutes), lots of space for picnics and activities, a dog park that has separate areas for big and small dogs, nice stroller friendly/accessable walking paths, tennis(I think) and…
I went here for a nature walk with a group of people from the local coffee shop called No Rush Cafe (which is an awesome coffee shop full of local art also). The nature trail is all the way to the right behind where people have barbecues and the kids playground.
Trail conditions & character
“My dog absolutely loved it 😍 very calm and clean , poop bags stocked up definitely recommend!”
“Only issue was that there was no soap in the women's bathroom 5/30/25.”
“It has always been an awesome park but they have cleaned the water fountain near the basketball court really well since my last visit.”
Plan your run at Cow Meadow 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefreeportny.gov
- Phone+1 516-377-2289
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
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