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Olga Wilk Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 112 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Grove, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Olga Wilk 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.

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What runners say about Olga Wilk Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (112 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Clean, wide open place to play with two playgrounds and a place where kids could read books in the provided donation center.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“2 jungle gyms for different age groups, but needs a public restroom desperately and more trees for shade.”

Nice park that doesn't get too crowded. The equipment was recently refreshed and / or painted. There are still a few old swings and a play area that need to be updated or replaced. My favorite feature of this park is that it's entirely fenced in. That makes me feel safe with my little guy running around.

★★★★☆ — Chris , Jan 2018

It's a great open park and perfect for small kids. Big area for kids to run around and swings for little one and older kids(under 16) I'd say. It's a family park with parking on site.

★★★★★ — Surya , Jul 2021

Very nice walking park. there is a paved path that runs the perimeter and there are dirt trails also.

★★★★★ — John , May 2018

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“2 jungle gyms for different age groups, but needs a public restroom desperately and more trees for shade.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“2 jungle gyms for different age groups, but needs a public restroom desperately and more trees for shade.”

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Plan your run at Olga Wilk 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 8 am–8 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8 pm
Thursday 8 am–8 pm
Friday 8 am–8 pm
Saturday 8 am–8 pm
Sunday 8 am–8 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 Olga Wilk Park

23 Lakeside Ave, Lake Grove, NY 11755

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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.