Home › New York › West Hempstead › Park
Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Running trail in West Hempstead, New York · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Park
“It’s definitely a great destination to bring kids to get their energy out in a beautiful state park, and very close to a beautiful lake!”
A wonderful place to have a picnic, barbecue or just a family time. They have big picnic areas with tables, barbecue areas, playgrounds for kids, a lake, walking and biking trails, and a carousel. Parking fee is $8 (card or cash). You can rent a swan boat ($80/hour) or kayak ($50/hour).
Trail conditions & character
“It’s definitely a great destination to bring kids to get their energy out in a beautiful state park, and very close to a beautiful lake!”
“There's a large parking on site and a few sectors of the park to stay at.”
Plan your run at Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- Websiteparks.ny.gov
- Phone+1 516-766-1029
Running trails near West Hempstead
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Hempstead Lake State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,199 reviews
Tranquil park with playgrounds, equestrian, biking & hiking trails & an old-school wooden carousel.
Hempstead Bike Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
Northern Ponds Gateway
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews
Harold Walker Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Park featuring a pool, playground, basketball court, and baseball field.
