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Lakeland County Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 503 Google reviews · Running trail in Islandia, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Lakeland County 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.

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendlyWater

Accessible boardwalk, dog friendly park featuring a pond and a playground for kids.

What runners say about Lakeland County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (503 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Very beautiful and pleasant park to go for an afternoon walk with the family.”

Cute place. There's a playground and several basketball courts for the kids. Decent size parking lot. The paths are boardwalk and dirt/grass. Very scenic and natural.

★★★★★ — Natalie , May 2018

Extensive network of boardwalks over wetlands makes this park somewhat unique. Boardwalks are extended by land trails at perimeter of the park. There is a pass under highway leading to Connetquot River state park via Greenbelt trail.

★★★★★ — Mike , Apr 2023

A beautiful walk through the forest. Ideal to bring kids. Nothing to really worry. They can run around without fear. Safe Playground.

★★★★★ — Maitreya , Oct 2025

Need a relaxing walk to get away or just some exercise perfect place many options lots of views

★★★★★ — Susan , Jan 2026

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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 10 mentions

“Need a relaxing walk to get away or just some exercise perfect place many options lots of views”

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🪵 Boardwalk 4 mentions

“Trails are part boardwalk part nature but you can pic and choose!”

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🚰 Water fountains

“and water fountain for kids but great picnic area for small reunions and party's great little trail.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Lakeland County Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitesuffolkcountyny.gov
  • Phone+1 631-853-2727

Hours

Monday 10 am–4:33 pm
Tuesday 8 am–5 pm
Wednesday 8 am–5 pm
Thursday 8 am–5 pm
Friday 8 am–5 pm
Saturday 8 am–5 pm
Sunday 8 am–5 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 Lakeland County Park

176 Johnson Ave, Islandia, NY 11749

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Running trails near Islandia

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

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ShadedScenic

Lakeside park with baseball fields, basketball & handball courts, plus a fishing pier & picnic area.

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Connetqout River State Park hike trail entrance

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Connetquot River State Park Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,009 reviews

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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.