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Owl's Head Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,923 Google reviews · Running trail in Brooklyn, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Owl's Head 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.
Riverfront park provides panoramic city views, a playground, spray pool, skate park & sports courts.
What runners say about Owl's Head Park
“Its quiet,clean very nice for families ( kids play area) couples or solo walk and just wantng to relax in the trees with wildlife.”
“This place is beautiful, lots of benches, has a playground with TIRE swings, beautiful hill that is open, and a great view of the bay.”
“Its quiet,clean very nice for families ( kids play area) couples or solo walk and just wantng to relax in the trees with wildlife.”
Walking around the park is awesome, you are able to admire the foliage, if you like to climb , there's a hill where you can walk,or run. Once on the top of the hill, you can see the boats sailing across the Bay. Don't forget to enjoy the view of the heart of the city.
This is a nice little park to walk around and enjoy the scenery. They have a very spacious area, which is like a hilltop if you want to have a picnic or barbeque. They also have a skatepark, a kids' playground, a basketball court, and a dog run.
It's an amazing bug with an angle view over New York City skyline, beautiful trees, grass, and playground for kids and family to enjoy with a nice sitting area off the hill and quartz to play. Great park for a local chill, stroll, picnic, photoshoot or walk in the park....
A great peace out park full of squirrels and birds to feed.You can walk to the top of the hill and sit overlooking lower Manhattan.Its quiet,clean very nice for families ( kids play area) couples or solo walk and just wantng to relax in the trees with wildlife. I love it so much.
Trail conditions & character
“This place is beautiful, lots of benches, has a playground with TIRE swings, beautiful hill that is open, and a great view of the bay.”
“Walking around the park is awesome, you are able to admire the foliage, if you like to climb , there's a hill where you can walk,or run.”
“The park itself is very clean and well maintained, but the ladies' restroom needs a bit of work, in my opinion.”
“Its quiet,clean very nice for families ( kids play area) couples or solo walk and just wantng to relax in the trees with wildlife.”
“I’ve never had issue finding parking around park’s perimeter.”
“They also have a skatepark, a kids' playground, a basketball court, and a dog run.”
Plan your run at Owl's Head 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenycgovparks.org
- Phone+1 212-639-9675
- 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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