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Grant Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 162 Google reviews · Running trail in Yonkers, New York · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Grant 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.

Open 24hShadedScenicRestroomsQuiet

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

What runners say about Grant Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (162 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“I love this part there's even a awesome gentleman that cleanses Park up on his own spark is very clean and safe and I love it.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Overview: Grant Park is a large, historic urban park known for its scenic beauty and diverse recreational options.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions
🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Very quiet but very nice and pretty park for late afternoon and mid-morning strolls”

Overview: Grant Park is a large, historic urban park known for its scenic beauty and diverse recreational options. It often serves as a hub for community events and outdoor activities. What’s Good: - Spacious with plenty of walking trails, picnic areas, and open green spaces.

★★★★★ — Hyrfhj , Oct 2025

Grant Park is a beautiful hidden gem. It is very large, circular style with a paved trail and lots of trees. It's perfect for a family picnic. There is a small playground and a standard basketball court. The court is not that perfect, but it has rims to play with. It could use some tlc.

★★★★★ — G , Jul 2022

Beautiful park and a nice walkway/trail and has grass you can picnic on benches and a fountain

★★★★★ — Bryan , Apr 2017

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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 5 mentions

“Overview: Grant Park is a large, historic urban park known for its scenic beauty and diverse recreational options.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Very quiet but very nice and pretty park for late afternoon and mid-morning strolls”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“- Family-friendly with amenities like restrooms and benches.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Grant Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteyonkersny.gov
  • Phone+1 914-377-6450
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Grant Park

45 St Joseph Ave, Yonkers, NY 10703

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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.