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Kissena Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,417 Google reviews · Running trail in Fresh Meadows, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kissena 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.
Neighborhood park with trails, a lake, dozens of exotic tree species, sports facilities & fishing.
What runners say about Kissena Park
“beautiful lake, very clean which is salt not what one can say about a lot of our precious water sites in the city.”
“beautiful lake, very clean which is salt not what one can say about a lot of our precious water sites in the city.”
“The park is especially calming when walking with a companion on a quiet day.”
My favorite park in Queens, New York. There's a beautiful lake with so much life (swans, turtles. Ducks Frogs. Etc). There's different trails. There's a few playgrounds throughout the park. Public bathrooms are available.
This park is amazing for an afternoon or early morning walk. Fall is one of the best times to take a walk here since the cool blue air makes a calming and present place to be. It's a great park to walk until you're lost and retrace your steps.
I passed by to visit their hiking trails - the signs are somewhat small, so be on the look out for them. The flowers are slowly coming out and there are a few animals roaming around - a few turtles hiding besides the pond and some swan resting along the hay stack. All quite peaceful
Kissena park is a fantastic place to visit for its gorgeous scenery and plentiful outdoor activities. The walking/biking paths are beautiful. The lake is stunning and often has ducks, geese, turtles, and even swans. My 5 year old son loves visiting and playing at the jungle gyms.
Trail conditions & character
“beautiful lake, very clean which is salt not what one can say about a lot of our precious water sites in the city.”
“This park has restroom facilities which are usually in good condition.”
“there's public parking about a 10 minute walk from the lake, but there's plenty of street parking closer to the lake.”
“The park is especially calming when walking with a companion on a quiet day.”
Plan your run at Kissena 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenycgovparks.org
- Phone+1 718-359-1297
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
Running trails near Fresh Meadows
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
