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Eisenhower Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 8,225 Google reviews · Running trail in East Meadow, 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 Eisenhower 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.
County park covering 930-acres, a venue for golf, tennis & swimming, concerts & movies in summer.
What runners say about Eisenhower Park
“The memorial area is beautiful & love how clean it is Parking lots can get full pretty quickly but there’s so many of them Definitely a good place to bring family/kids”
“The memorial area is beautiful & love how clean it is Parking lots can get full pretty quickly but there’s so many of them Definitely a good place to bring family/kids”
Spacious park with lots of sports fields. The ground is in pretty good condition making it a safe place to run/walk and many weekends there are 5ks on the property. Ample parking around the park.
Long Island has another hidden gem! It’s packed with history and has plenty of parking. I highly recommend walking through Memorial Park. It’s a great place to pay respects to our heroes from the past. You’ll also find a small town called Safety Town, where we used to go as kids to practice driving. Haha!
My wife and I stopped by this terrific park on Memorial Day. It was a real treat since they have a fantastic Veterans Memorial and Walls of Honor that commemorate the contributions of our great nation's veterans in various branches of service.
Came here for the Christmas Light show by Luminosity Festival. It's a big display of Xmas lights that kids will enjoy. Worth going to at least once. The walk around took about 30-45mins for us. Plenty of spots to take pictures at with the kids.
Trail conditions & character
“The memorial area is beautiful & love how clean it is Parking lots can get full pretty quickly but there’s so many of them Definitely a good place to bring family/kids”
“It’s packed with history and has plenty of parking.”
“Easy to get to with bathrooms available but it would be nice to have more permanent seating to be able to relax as well as exercise.”
“Came here for the Christmas Light show by Luminosity Festival.”
“The park is pet friendly; there are even qrcodes around that you can scan for the best areas for your pets to play.”
Plan your run at Eisenhower 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — 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+1 516-572-0348
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