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Deere Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 89 Google reviews · Running trail in Staten Island, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Deere 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.

Natural surfaceScenicHillyQuiet

Large wooded park featuring a Korean War memorial & the Staten Island Greenbelt Blue Trail.

What runners say about Deere Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (89 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“When you make it to open area where the high was going to start, there are great views of world trade center 1 aka the freedom tower.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“The walking trails are amazing, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.”

Really nice trail and if you want to see the high that nearly gutted Staten Island, the Richmond highway, take this trail. When you make it to open area where the high was going to start, there are great views of world trade center 1 aka the freedom tower. Plus great views of the island as well.

★★★★★ — Zeacorzeppelin10 , Oct 2018

Hidden treasure in NYC. Try to find Skull tree. Great single track hiking trails. You feel like you are in the country. Connects with additional trails for hours of hiking. Maintained by Protectors of the pine oaks.

★★★★★ — Brian , Aug 2016

One of the island great parks to hike and get in touch with nature scenic area to watch deers and other wildlife run around just get your big spray because when it gets warms they come out to feast and love to nibble around the neck areas

★★★★★ — Richard , Feb 2021

Such a beautiful park! The walking trails are amazing, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Highly recommend for anyone looking to unwind and connect with nature

★★★★★ — Belladona29 , Apr 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 7 mentions

“When you make it to open area where the high was going to start, there are great views of world trade center 1 aka the freedom tower.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“There are several steep hills& valleys leading to great views of the Freedom Tower and the SI Expressway.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“The walking trails are amazing, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Get away from the city Single track trails”

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Plan your run at Deere Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • Websitenycgovparks.org
  • Phone(212) 639-9675
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–1 AM
Tuesday 6 AM–1 AM
Wednesday 6 AM–1 AM
Thursday 6 AM–1 AM
Friday 6 AM–1 AM
Saturday 6 AM–1 AM
Sunday 6 AM–1 AM

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 Deere Park

Todt Hill Rd. &, 715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301

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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.