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Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
4.7 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Running trail in Hollis Hills, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Vanderbilt Motor Parkway'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.
What runners say about Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
“This paved trail connects Alleypond Park, Cunningham Park, Kissena Corridor Park, great trail for running!”
“A tranquil and fun filled trail amongst tall shady trees perfect for cross country running.”
“Peaceful and relaxing, a good place to clear your mind.”
Great place to walk, run or bike with an immense amount of history as the first highway in the world.
This is part of the Greenway so only bikes and people walking. This section goes from alley pond park to Cunningham park without any breaks on to the street. It goes through residential neighborhoods but it's not very noticeable because of all the trees. One point even goes under the highway.
It's shady, clean, lots of trees, people walking and cyclist. Its not overcrowded at all, there are people every 20-30 yards, so you feel safe. You never know that you are still in NYC. One of the most serene trails you can walk on in NYC.
Pretty well maintained paved path for walkers, runners, and cyclists on the historic right-of-way of the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway. Fully separated from the roads around it, so no cars or intersections to go through!
Trail conditions & character
“A tranquil and fun filled trail amongst tall shady trees perfect for cross country running.”
“Peaceful and relaxing, a good place to clear your mind.”
“Pretty well maintained paved path for walkers, runners, and cyclists on the historic right-of-way of the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway.”
“You will find people leisurely walking their dogs, bicycle riding and running.”
Plan your run at Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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–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 |
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