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Silver Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,954 Google reviews · Running trail in Staten Island, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Silver Lake 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.
209-ac. public park with lake, 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, sports fields, trails & more.
What runners say about Silver Lake Park
“The park is very quiet and clean.”
“Staten Island has Beautiful Parks Silver Lake is an amazing park giant lake bridge crossing the lake a nice place to jog or just walk sit and enjoy the beauty of the park”
“The best place to run walk and just have a chill day but most importantly get married.”
“Standing on the bridge, positioned perfectly in the middle of the serene man-made lake, offers an unparalleled view of the sheer beauty that Silver Lakes Park has to offer.”
The best place to run walk and just have a chill day but most importantly get married. I was so happy when they reopened the road because I didn't have to walk far in my heels. I also paid for a 2 hour permit......
Spacious park loaded with outdoor activities including a dog run and a public golf course. Strolled around the Reservoir. Do not attempt to swim here — there is a steep drop off in depth and toxic algae blooms. Schools of sunfish swim lazily near the bridge .
Nice park with trails for walking, biking and other activities. Beautiful lake and a lot of benches to have a rest and relax, enjoying the view.
It's a very nice, quiet park surrounding Silver Lake. There's a bridge across the lake that people fish from. Also a dog run, children's playground, and lots of benches and trees.
Trail conditions & character
“Standing on the bridge, positioned perfectly in the middle of the serene man-made lake, offers an unparalleled view of the sheer beauty that Silver Lakes Park has to offer.”
“Additionally, the park boasts a dedicated dog park, a beloved gathering spot for proud canine parents, as well as a thoughtfully designed playground for the little ones.”
“Standing on the bridge, positioned perfectly in the middle of the serene man-made lake, offers an unparalleled view of the sheer beauty that Silver Lakes Park has to offer.”
Plan your run at Silver Lake 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenycgovparks.org
- Phone(212) 639-9675
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Friday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–1 AM |
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