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Ocean Breeze Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 788 Google reviews · Running trail in Staten Island, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ocean Breeze 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.
Sand dunes, wetlands, grasslands & shrub forest in a 110-acre park with a track and field complex.
What runners say about Ocean Breeze Park
“A peaceful, clean indoor/outdoor park with open space, gym, trails, and playgrounds.”
“Trails are well marked but look somewhat boring at the end of November without the greenery.”
A very nice trail near South Beach with a picnic area, right next to the Ocean Breeze Atheltic Complex. Trail starts to the right of the Atheltic Complex, look for the picnic tables, and loops through thick trees. No elevation. Sandy and grassy grounds. Fair amount of wildlife to see.
The park was originally a tidal meadow with wetlands, marshes, dunes and tidal creeks. Park’s name originated in land promotion from early 20th century for seaside cottages and summer houses. Trails are well marked but look somewhat boring at the end of November without the greenery.
A peaceful, clean indoor/outdoor park with open space, gym, trails, and playgrounds. Membership is $50 for adults (6 months)and free for kids and teens. Great for walks, workouts, and spending time with family and friends.
The Ocean Breeze Indoor Track Facility is an impressive venue overall. My son’s school traveled there for the 71st annual Bishop Laughlin Games, and the facility was very clean, well run, and bright, thanks to a large wall of windows that lets in plenty of natural light.
Trail conditions & character
“Ample parking in the covered parking lot or across the street at South Beach.”
Plan your run at Ocean Breeze 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenycgovparks.org
- Phone+1 718-351-7923
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–1 am |
| Tuesday | 6 am–1 am |
| Wednesday | 6 am–1 am |
| Thursday | 6 am–1 am |
| Friday | 6 am–1 am |
| Saturday | 6 am–1 am |
| Sunday | 6 am–1 am |
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