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Shorefront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,164 Google reviews · Running trail in Patchogue, New York · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Shorefront 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.

ScenicStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Public park on Patchogue Bay with trails, ball fields & a large band shell hosting summer concerts.

What runners say about Shorefront Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,164 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“I just recently went back and it gave me such great joy to see how well kept everything was.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“The park was beautiful with being able to see the water and had a large place for kids if all ages to enjoy.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“The park was beautiful with being able to see the water and had a large place for kids if all ages to enjoy.”

This park was a good one. So much for the children to do. Plenty of portapotties. I love that the benches are covered by an umbrella for shade. The breeze off the great sound bay was very refreshing. Would definitely recommend this park for a great outing.

★★★★★ — Dawn , Jul 2022

Great place to have a prayer walk and get some peace for a little bit.

★★★★★ — Eric , Jun 2025

My good friend and I had such a great time every year at the Great South Bay Music Festival! This park is right on the water and offers a large playground area with lots of space to walk your pup 🐶 The people are also incredibly friendly.

★★★★★ — Courtney , Feb 2022

How wonderful place to go see the sunrise, go for a walk, or just hang out by the water

★★★★★ — Chris , Mar 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 1,164 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 10 mentions

“The park was beautiful with being able to see the water and had a large place for kids if all ages to enjoy.”

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🚻 Restrooms

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🚰 Water fountains

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Shorefront 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, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitepatchoguevillage.gov
  • Phone+1 631-475-4302
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 8 am–8 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8 pm
Thursday 8 am–8 pm
Friday 8 am–8 pm
Saturday 8 am–8 pm
Sunday 8 am–8 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 Shorefront Park

49 Smith St, Patchogue, NY 11772

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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.