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Fresh Creek Nature Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 260 Google reviews · Running trail in Brooklyn, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fresh Creek Nature Preserve'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.
City nature preserve composed of marshland, offering trails & bird-watching opportunities.
What runners say about Fresh Creek Nature Preserve
“In the shadows of the Starret City Housing projects you will find some wonderfully beautiful and peaceful views as you walk along the trails you will find here.”
“In the shadows of the Starret City Housing projects you will find some wonderfully beautiful and peaceful views as you walk along the trails you will find here.”
Beautiful small sliver of nature around the Creek. Weaved into the community this preserve is perfect for bird watching, a great jog or walk, nature read or yoga
It's really nice nice bike walking fishing and getting together Park and it's CLEAN I don't have photos sorry
A wonderful place to unwind and find some peace in an area that you would not think of looking for. In the shadows of the Starret City Housing projects you will find some wonderfully beautiful and peaceful views as you walk along the trails you will find here.
Great hidden gem in the rough! Love coming here for walks to clear the mind. Has nice visuals of the creek and some really interesting exotic looking birds. The bones hidden gems are off the beaten path where you can find other sides to the creek.
Trail conditions & character
“In the shadows of the Starret City Housing projects you will find some wonderfully beautiful and peaceful views as you walk along the trails you will find here.”
“In the shadows of the Starret City Housing projects you will find some wonderfully beautiful and peaceful views as you walk along the trails you will find here.”
Plan your run at Fresh Creek Nature Preserve
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.
- Websitenycgovparks.org
- Phone(718) 965-8900
- 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 |
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