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Pugsley Creek Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 866 Google reviews · Running trail in Bronx, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Pugsley Creek 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.

ScenicQuiet

84-acre city park featuring wetlands & marshes, kayak/canoe launch sites & a baseball field.

What runners say about Pugsley Creek Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (866 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful sightseeing area as Laguardia airport, ferry, throggs and whitestone bridge are in view.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Park is a quiet and well lit.”

Great little park with bike lanes, walking paths and places to sit. There is a basketball court and outdoor gym. Too many feral cats ! They disrupt the wildlife here . Bird lovers can see many shore birds and song birds. You will love to take a walk and see some wildlife right in the Bronx !

★★★★☆ — Stacey , May 2023

Beautiful park with an excellent bike trail. A great opportunity to escape from the concrete jungle of the city.

★★★★★ — Andrew , Aug 2018

Really peaceful park. There are places (benches, rocks, etc.) to sit at along the creek and enjoy nature and scenery. There's a great view of the whitestone bridge on the castle hill side of the park. If you're lucky you'll see a swan or two in the creek.

★★★★★ — Terrell , Jun 2019

This is where they started up the ferry to Manhattan. We took a walk to see the new ferry stop and it's absolutely beautiful the sights. They have the schedule up for you to see and check which time would fit your schedule.

★★★★☆ — Kecia , Dec 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“Here you can view the Whitestone bridge, soundview ferry coming in and out of dock and experience the culture(s) that exist at the doorsteps of this amazing park!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“I love it I will be going back and I'll be taking the kids for a picnic it's very nice not too crowded”

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Plan your run at Pugsley Creek 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.
  • Websitenycgovparks.org
  • Phone+1 212-639-9675
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 Pugsley Creek Park

Randall Ave., Lacombe Ave., Soundview Ave. bet. White Plains Rd. and, Olmstead Ave, Bronx, NY 10473

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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.