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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.

1 miScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about William Cullen Bryant Preserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (190 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Free parking, nice walking paths beautiful sculptures, gardens and old constructs.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“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.

★★★★★ — Arbër , Oct 2024

Serene and beautiful. Charming. Small parking lot fills up fast. Trails are narrow so be careful of ticks.

★★★★☆ — Kat , Mar 2020

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.

★★★★☆ — Linda , Sep 2024

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.

★★★★★ — D , Jun 2021

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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 12 mentions

“Free parking, nice walking paths beautiful sculptures, gardens and old constructs.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“I recently visited the William Cullen Bryant Preserve and enjoyed its peaceful atmosphere.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Wish it had bathroom but I highly recommend for a nice walk with a view.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Free parking, nice walking paths beautiful sculptures, gardens and old constructs.”

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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

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 William Cullen Bryant Preserve

One Museum Dr, Roslyn, NY 11576

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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.