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Long Beach Boardwalk

4.7 ★★★★★ 903 Google reviews · Running trail in Long Beach, New York · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Long Beach Boardwalk'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.

BoardwalkOpen 24hScenicRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Beaches, ice cream and other restaurants, a boardwalk and an arcade all feature at this tourist attraction.

What runners say about Long Beach Boardwalk

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (903 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 16 mentions

“There are incredible views of the Atlantic + Long Beach, the boardwalk is very clean & well-kept, and there’s lots of parking available near boardwalk entrance sites.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Coming from Oregon where the coastline is already known for being beautiful I did not expect to feel this nostalgic but this beach gave me that exact feeling I have been missing.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 10 mentions

“The Long Beach Boardwalk offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for a family beach day.”

Nice place to do an evening walk with the family or friends. Free parking. No fee for the Boardwalk. You can bring your own bikes or scooters if you want to have more fun. Having bathrooms at every 1/2 blocks and a few restaurants too.

★★★★☆ — Hushra , Jun 2024

The Long Beach Boardwalk offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for a family beach day. The high tides add to the beauty, making it a picturesque spot for a stroll or simply enjoying the ocean view. It's a serene escape with something for everyone. Highly recommended!

★★★★★ — Hikmat , Aug 2024

Beautiful romantic broad walk it's a beautiful peaceful place for a gorgeous sunset's. At the beginning you'll see a few bars and towards the center of the broad walk you'll see a hotdog, burger place they sell refreshments and a few meals mostly non alcoholic beverages.

★★★★★ — Samuel , Jul 2025

It’s a huge boardwalk! All kinds of people. We went on a weekday so it wasn’t too busy. The boardwalk is nice and has some popup stands along the way. There’s also bike rentals which is super fun. Not a bad beach to spend the day and do some activities!

★★★★★ — Ghadir , Sep 2024

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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.

🪵 Boardwalk 23 mentions

“The Long Beach Boardwalk offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for a family beach day.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 15 mentions

“Coming from Oregon where the coastline is already known for being beautiful I did not expect to feel this nostalgic but this beach gave me that exact feeling I have been missing.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 8 mentions

“The Long Beach Boardwalk offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for a family beach day.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“There are incredible views of the Atlantic + Long Beach, the boardwalk is very clean & well-kept, and there’s lots of parking available near boardwalk entrance sites.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Having bathrooms at every 1/2 blocks and a few restaurants too.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Water fountains are available.”

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Plan your run at Long Beach Boardwalk

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners

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 Long Beach Boardwalk

Boardwalk, Long Beach, NY 11561

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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.