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Manhasset Valley Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 211 Google reviews · Running trail in Manhasset, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Manhasset Valley 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.

Lit at nightScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Small park with a baseball field and a playground for children.

What runners say about Manhasset Valley Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (211 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“Well maintained and mostly shaded playground made for a great place for our kids to goof around on a hot summer day.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful, peaceful, and a wonderful 911 new memorial.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 12 mentions

“Was eerily quiet there considering the great weather, as we only ran into 2 other families in the entire park.”

Absolutely love love love this park! I work in the area and every single day on my lunch break I walk down to this park and take a walk. It is such a beautiful and nice park. Believe it or not being so close to Northern you can still truly enjoy and embrace the sounds and sights of nature.

★★★★★ — Melissa , May 2022

Manhasset Valley Park offers a serene escape for both individuals and families. Its diverse range of activities, from cycling, walking and jogging to playing ball or simply enjoying a peaceful moment on a bench, caters to various interests.

★★★★★ — Luda , Mar 2024

Nice quiet park. Visited during a weekday and there wasn't an overabundance of people. There is a 9/11 memorial there which is very nice. Saw some ducks and geese in the water areas. There are some walking paths. Parking in the lot is only during select hours otherwise street parking was easy and unmetered.

★★★★☆ — Milton , Sep 2021

TOOK OUR GRANDSON FOR A WALK DURING COVID LAST SPRING, WAS A VERY PEACEFUL BAY OF WATER TO ENJOY, AND HE WAS FASCINATED BY THE BEAUTIFUL DUCKS, IN AND OUT OF THE WATER, AND BY THE PARK ITSELF. WAS A VERY QUIET DAY.

★★★★★ — Randi , Mar 2021

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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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 11 mentions

“Was eerily quiet there considering the great weather, as we only ran into 2 other families in the entire park.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

“Parking is plentiful, with additional options nearby (on East Shore Road), ensuring accessibility.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Short walking path overlooking a creek, plenty of benches along the path.”

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💡 Lit for night running 3 mentions

“Biggest bonus is that the playground area is lighted at night”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Bathrooms were very clean, and trails are well kept.”

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Plan your run at Manhasset Valley 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.
  • 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
  • Websitenorthhempsteadny.gov
  • Phone(516) 869-6311
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 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 Manhasset Valley Park

461 Maple St, Manhasset, NY 11030

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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.