Home › New York › Yonkers › Esplanade Park

Esplanade Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Running trail in Yonkers, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Esplanade 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.

Esplanade Park — running trail in Yonkers, NY, photo 1
Esplanade Park — running trail in Yonkers, NY, photo 2
Esplanade Park — running trail in Yonkers, NY, photo 3
Esplanade Park — running trail in Yonkers, NY, photo 4
Esplanade Park — running trail in Yonkers, NY, photo 5
ScenicDog-friendlyQuiet

What runners say about Esplanade Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (62 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Stunning views of the Hudson, George Washington Bridge, and the Palisades.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Very pretty and quiet, not crowded at all.”

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 12 mentions

“And you like majestic views of the Hudson and the Goerge Washington Bridge.”

More trails like this →

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Very pretty and quiet, not crowded at all.”

More trails like this →

🐕 Dog-friendly

More trails like this →

Plan your run at Esplanade 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitescenichudson.org
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 Esplanade Park

100 Main St, Yonkers, NY 10701

Get directions

Running trails near Yonkers

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Van Der Donck Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 531 reviews

Yonkers, NY

Scenic

Riverfront park featuring benches, fish and turtles.

under a mile away

War Memorial Field

4.1 ★★★★☆ 190 reviews

Yonkers, NY

Park providing a space for children to play and jogging.

under a mile away

Grant Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 162 reviews

Yonkers, NY

ShadedScenic

Relaxed outdoor space with a playground and basketball courts, along with shaded seating.

under a mile away

Leslie Sutherland Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 38 reviews

Yonkers, NY

Scenic

1.1 miles away

Fay Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews

Yonkers, NY

Clean green space featuring a playground, tennis courts and a baseball field.

1.4 miles away

Tibbetts Brook Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,535 reviews

Yonkers, NY

Scenic

161-acre park with an aquatic complex, tennis courts, baseball fields, hiking trails & more.

1.5 miles away

All running trails in Yonkers, NY →

Nearby towns

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.