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Shirley Chisholm State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 176 Google reviews · Running trail in Brooklyn, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Shirley Chisholm State 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.
Park for biking, running and walking, plus picnics, with scenic trails to explore.
What runners say about Shirley Chisholm State Park
“Super pretty and very well kept, with amazing views of the NYC and Downtown Brooklyn skyline.”
“Great views of Jamaica Bay and you can see the planes entering and leaving JFK.”
“Perfect place for run, walk or bike riding.”
“The trails are described as peaceful, with opportunities for wildlife spotting, including birds and rabbits .”
For starters my pictures dont do this place justice. I love this park. It is so peaceful. The opening to Jamaica Bay is serene. This is an ideal place to meditate, take in nature while walk/jogging, or just sitting by the rocks and listen to the waves crashing. They also have bike giveaways periodically for children.
My new favorite place. I visited during the middle of the day on a Tuesday so the park was quiet. Excellent place to bike or run. I’d be curious to return in the summer on a weekend but for now I’d definitely recommend getting out there if you want a quiet and reflective space in the city.
The most quiet park in NYC. Perfect place for long walks or riding your bike. If you forget your bike they rent bikes for free. They don’t allow pets, alcohol or bbq. Perfect place to relax and enjoy the nice views or to run/bike. The bike paths are either roads or gravel. There are a lot of toilets and resting areas.
Perfect place for run, walk or bike riding. It's quiet and a beautiful view. Best time wod be in the morning to be able to get a parking spot or park by Gateway Center and walk over.
Trail conditions & character
“Super pretty and very well kept, with amazing views of the NYC and Downtown Brooklyn skyline.”
“The trails are described as peaceful, with opportunities for wildlife spotting, including birds and rabbits .”
“During low tide, you can climb down the shoreline to explore and pick up shells if you don't mind the squishy floor.”
“Best time wod be in the morning to be able to get a parking spot or park by Gateway Center and walk over.”
“There are long smooth trails with neatly trimmed grass and plants around it and is also next to the highway and a body of water.”
“If you want more of a challenge there are steep hills with gravel and rocks.”
Plan your run at Shirley Chisholm State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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 — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.ny.gov
- Phone(718) 277-2420
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6:30 PM |
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