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Phragmites Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Running trail in Centerport, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Phragmites 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.

Natural surfaceScenic

What runners say about Phragmites Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (45 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“There is a gorgeous water front area, many types of song birds, and a sandy area with cactus.”

I love this little park. There is a gorgeous water front area, many types of song birds, and a sandy area with cactus. Love that they covered the lot and entryway with some broken up asphalt so that you no longer get muddy. One less star because of all of the poison Ivy at the edges of the path.

★★★★☆ — Rachel , Mar 2024

Its a great place to go for a walk nature at its best. Walk to the water or along a stream on the south side of 25A. There's also a walk around the pond on the opposite side (North side) of 25A. Parking on the south side of 25A only!

★★★★★ — Thomas , Nov 2022

Small but lovely park by the shore. You can do a trail in half hour. If you have small kids it's perfect and they'll have a great time playing with mussels.

★★★★☆ — Igor , Mar 2021

Nice little spot for a walk to get away. Good view of the bay on one side and a nice little pond on the other.

★★★★★ — Keith , Jan 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 45 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“There is a gorgeous water front area, many types of song birds, and a sandy area with cactus.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Love that they covered the lot and entryway with some broken up asphalt so that you no longer get muddy.”

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Plan your run at Phragmites Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • Phone+1 631-351-3000

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 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 Phragmites Park

24 Fort Salonga Rd, Centerport, NY 11721

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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.