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William Cullen Bryant Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 190 Google reviews · Running trail in Roslyn, New York · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from William Cullen Bryant Preserve'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 William Cullen Bryant Preserve
“Free parking, nice walking paths beautiful sculptures, gardens and old constructs.”
“I recently visited the William Cullen Bryant Preserve and enjoyed its peaceful atmosphere.”
I recently visited the William Cullen Bryant Preserve and enjoyed its peaceful atmosphere. The gardens are well-maintained, and the pond and walking trails provide a pleasant stroll. Various sculptures and art installations are scattered throughout. Be prepared for mosquitoes, so bring repellent.
Serene and beautiful. Charming. Small parking lot fills up fast. Trails are narrow so be careful of ticks.
So peaceful and beautiful. Never knew this place existed. Sat and read a book. Wish it had bathroom but I highly recommend for a nice walk with a view.
Its 145 acres with 8 trails. About 40 beautiful sculptures. A beautiful garden plus many fields of green grass, lots benches and trees to rest under. It has 1 mile round road to bike or just walk. It has 8 galleries of beautiful art. Very accommodating staff.
Trail conditions & character
“Free parking, nice walking paths beautiful sculptures, gardens and old constructs.”
“I recently visited the William Cullen Bryant Preserve and enjoyed its peaceful atmosphere.”
“Wish it had bathroom but I highly recommend for a nice walk with a view.”
“Free parking, nice walking paths beautiful sculptures, gardens and old constructs.”
Plan your run at William Cullen Bryant Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefriendsofcedarmere.org
- Phone+1 516-484-9338
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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