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John J Burns Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 918 Google reviews · Running trail in Massapequa, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from John J Burns 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.
What runners say about John J Burns Park
“wonderful family park, my son plays baseball out of this park every season, they have wonderful music concerts in the summer, great playground for kids, very clean.”
“The park is always clean and well-maintained, and there are so many activities available for kids of all ages.”
The park is clean and well maintained. I enjoy doing my exercise and walks there while seeing children of all ages doing sports. There are basketball courts, handball courts, a playground and yet the park is roomy.All in all the environment is bea
Here my 90 year old father and my disabled body can quietly walk around the park in peace and memories.
John Burns Park is directly off of Merrick Road in Massapequa NY. It’s a good size park, sufficiently lite at night and yet easy to get in and out of. It’s an excellent stage area for concerts with plenty of room for people to sit and hear comfortably most bring their own chairs Note: if one walks through the parking…
wonderful family park, my son plays baseball out of this park every season, they have wonderful music concerts in the summer, great playground for kids, very clean. great jogging/walking lanes.
Trail conditions & character
“It is very beautiful and clean with plenty of parking and space for the spectators.”
“The park was well lit, well staffed, busses helpful, acoustics good, could see well.”
Plan your run at John J Burns 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.
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websiteoysterbaytown.com
- Phone(516) 797-7980
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
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