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Victory Field
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,013 Google reviews · Running trail in Woodhaven, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Victory Field'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.
Sports complex in Forest Park with a running track & 2 artificial turf baseball fields.
What runners say about Victory Field
“There are bad water fountain that every NYC park has, which I think doesn't give clean water.”
“Beautiful track, baseball field, handball courts and nearby park and trails!”
“Great for families or a quiet solo stroll.”
Such a great place! Beautiful track, baseball field, handball courts and nearby park and trails!
Amazing and beautiful park and surroundings. • J train near by on Jamaica ave (woodhaven blvd. is the name of the stop.) • Popeyes, Chinese, McDonald’s etc near train. •baseball, basketball, track, workout section, handball, soccer, football, all available.
Victory Field is one of those places that reminds you why Glendale is such a special pocket of Queens. The park is always well kept, the grass is trimmed, and the paths are clean — not always a given in NYC, so credit where it’s due 👏 Whether you’re going for a jog, walking the dog, taking the kids for a ride on their…
It was just like I remembered it, with some minor improvements. Take the kids, plenty of room for them to run, jump and play. But please keep the little ones from playing on the track. Someone nearly tripped over a tyke jogging on it.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful track, baseball field, handball courts and nearby park and trails!”
“There are bad water fountain that every NYC park has, which I think doesn't give clean water.”
Plan your run at Victory Field
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenycgovparks.org
- Phone+1 718-235-0815
- 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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