Scenic Running Trails in New York

Central Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 300,064 reviews

New York, NY

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

Niagara Falls State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 78,121 reviews

Niagara Falls, NY

Famous waterfalls steal the show at this park that also features an aquarium, restaurant & more.

The High Line

4.7 ★★★★★ 67,544 reviews

New York, NY

Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 43,091 reviews

Brooklyn, NY

This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.

Prospect Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 28,472 reviews

Brooklyn, NY

Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

Watkins Glen State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 23,064 reviews

Watkins Glen, NY

Bear Mountain State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 16,037 reviews

Tomkins Cove, NY

Lush, mountainous park featuring picnic sites, fishing areas, a swimming pool, trails & more.

Astoria Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 12,952 reviews

Astoria, NY

Riverside Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 10,920 reviews

New York, NY

Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.

Sunken Meadow State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 9,251 reviews

Kings Park, NY

Family-friendly park featuring 3 miles of beach, a golf course, hiking trails & boardwalk.

Van Cortlandt Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 9,130 reviews

Bronx, NY

Park with a museum, playgrounds, sports facilities, dog runs, BBQ areas, trails & more.

Eisenhower Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 8,225 reviews

East Meadow, NY

County park covering 930-acres, a venue for golf, tennis & swimming, concerts & movies in summer.

Green Lakes State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,596 reviews

Fayetteville, NY

2 glacial lakes cast a green glow at this serene park with wooded trails & an 18-hole golf course.

Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,331 reviews

Highland, NY

Originally built in 1889, this bridge provides a scenic pedestrian walkway over the Hudson River.

Forest Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,402 reviews

Woodhaven, NY

Large forested park featuring hiking trails & bridle paths, plus a bandshell, golf & other sports.

Hudson River Park Trust

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,701 reviews

New York, NY

550-acre green space on the shores of the Hudson with multiple activities & bike paths.

Ontario Beach Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 6,725 reviews

Rochester, NY

Popular beachside park known for its century-old carousel, swimming, boating & rentable shelters.

Saratoga Spa State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,120 reviews

Saratoga Springs, NY

Landmark historic space with various art & culture exhibits as well as a pool complex & golf course.

Buttermilk Falls State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,036 reviews

Ithaca, NY

811-acres of wooded parkland featuring hiking paths, a lake, waterfall & campgrounds.

Minnewaska State Park Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,539 reviews

Kerhonkson, NY

Waterfalls, 3 sky lakes & 25 mi. of footpaths for hiking & biking, plus rock climbing.

Croton Gorge Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,368 reviews

Croton-On-Hudson, NY

Set at the base of Croton Dam, this 97-acre site offers fishing, hiking & other seasonal recreation.

Whirlpool State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,303 reviews

Niagara Falls, NY

Scenic park overlooks Niagara Whirlpool, with gorge hikes, fishing, picnicking & kids' play areas.

Highland Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,532 reviews

Rochester, NY

Spring-blooming flowers & trees line a 150-acre park with a castle, sunken garden & amphitheater.

Belmont Lake State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,712 reviews

West Babylon, NY

Lakeside picnics in a bucolic setting with multi-use trails, fishing & paddle boating on 463 acres.

Juniper Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,515 reviews

Middle Village, NY

Robert H. Treman State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,281 reviews

Ithaca, NY

Gorge with scenic waterfalls & a stream-fed swimming hole ringed by hiking trails & camping areas.

Onondaga Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,347 reviews

Liverpool, NY

This waterside park has boating, archery, fishing, ball fields, hiking & a salt museum.

Kissena Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,417 reviews

Fresh Meadows, NY

Neighborhood park with trails, a lake, dozens of exotic tree species, sports facilities & fishing.

Kensico Dam Plaza

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,320 reviews

Valhalla, NY

Historic dam has a 9-11 memorial, scenic picnic areas & events from concerts to antique shows.

Baisley Pond Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 4,401 reviews

Jamaica, NY

Rockland Lake State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,207 reviews

Valley Cottage, NY

Park with a massive swimming pool plus tennis courts, golf courses, trails, lake for fishing & more.

Crotona Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 4,195 reviews

Bronx, NY

Tree-filled park with a lake, large pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, baseball diamonds & more.

Glen Island Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,781 reviews

New Rochelle, NY

Island park with beaches, promenades, a restaurant & historic structures from its days as a resort.

Canarsie Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,838 reviews

Brooklyn, NY

Historic site featuring soccer, cricket, basketball & baseball games, nature walks & a skate park.

Heckscher State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,670 reviews

East Islip, NY

1,600-ac. park on a 19th-century estate offers multi-use trails, sports fields & boat launches.

Bronx Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,559 reviews

Bronx, NY

Floodplain forest on an artificial island in the Bronx River, with walking trails & lookouts.

Inwood Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,558 reviews

New York, NY

Historical & hilly green space with a long river front, sports areas & NYC's last natural forest.

Clove Lakes Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,503 reviews

Staten Island, NY

Lakes, ponds & trees plus modern recreational areas including playgrounds & an outdoor skating rink.

Tibbetts Brook Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,535 reviews

Yonkers, NY

161-acre park with an aquatic complex, tennis courts, baseball fields, hiking trails & more.

Ithaca Falls Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,972 reviews

Ithaca, NY

This park with a 150-foot waterfall also features ruins of 19th-century mills & areas for fishing.

Chittenango Falls State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,943 reviews

Cazenovia, NY

Winding gorge trails & a footbridge offer views of a 167-ft. waterfall, with areas for picnics.

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,844 reviews

Oyster Bay, NY

Greenhouses, gardens & summer concerts on a 409-acre estate with an original Tudor Revival mansion.

Shore Road Park and Parkway

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,874 reviews

Brooklyn, NY

Green space with a recreational hike/bike path & views of the harbor & the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Owl's Head Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,923 reviews

Brooklyn, NY

Riverfront park provides panoramic city views, a playground, spray pool, skate park & sports courts.

Eternal Flame Falls

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,737 reviews

Orchard Park, NY

Secluded waterfalls with a hiking trail & a natural gas spring that when ignited flames 4-8 inches.

Niawanda Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,736 reviews

Tonawanda, NY

Urban green space for walking & cycling along the Niagara River, with a reservable events pavilion.

Cobbs Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,702 reviews

Rochester, NY

Public 109-acre park with a reservoir, sports fields & a hilltop trail that affords city views.

Valley Stream State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,699 reviews

Valley Stream, NY

Community park with family & exercise nature trails plus ball fields & spots for horseshoes & bocce.

Mendon Ponds Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,582 reviews

Honeoye Falls, NY

Wide range of activities & trails in a 2,500-acre park known for glacial ponds & a sensory garden.

Genesee Valley Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,748 reviews

Rochester, NY

Sprawling city park with an array of trails, plus multi-use athletic fields, canoeing, golf & more.

Rockefeller State Park Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,469 reviews

Pleasantville, NY

Large park featuring a system of historic carriage roads traversing woodlands, meadows & fields.

Little Bay Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,502 reviews

Whitestone, NY

Riverfront green space boasting bridge views plus baseball fields, a roller hockey rink & a dog run.

Central Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,493 reviews

Schenectady, NY

Leafy city park with lawns, woodland trails, a small pond & an outdoor public swimming pool.

Congress Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,438 reviews

Saratoga Springs, NY

Landscaped grounds with statuary, fountains & picknicking plus a historic former casino building.

Bayard Cutting Arboretum

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,358 reviews

Great River, NY

A scenic 691-acre park situated on the Connetquot River, with a 1920s mansion as its centerpiece.

Scenic Hudson RiverWalk Park at Tarrytown

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,354 reviews

Tarrytown, NY

Park featuring a playground, picnic areas, and a bridge, plus a restroom.

The Crossings Park of Colonie

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,391 reviews

Loudonville, NY

This sprawling, tranquil park includes a scenic meadow, an arboretum, woodland trails & more.

Devil's Hole State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,337 reviews

Niagara Falls, NY

Named for the rapids it overlooks, this park offers fishing, picnicking & hikes in the river gorge.

Heckscher Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,297 reviews

Huntington, NY

Popular park, home to frequent community events, offering leafy paths, a big playground & a pond.

Argyle Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,287 reviews

Babylon, NY

This park with a lake is used for fishing, dog-walking & wedding photographs.

Stewart Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,217 reviews

Ithaca, NY

Lakefront park with golf, tennis, playground, carousel, athletic fields, duck pond & spray pool.

Mohonk Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,156 reviews

Gardiner, NY

Sprawling area of nature reserve with 75 mi. of carriage trails, cliffs, fields & forests.

Croton Point Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,209 reviews

Croton-On-Hudson, NY

508-acre riverfront park with a boat launch, campground, fishing, picnic areas, a playground & more.

Hempstead Lake State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,199 reviews

West Hempstead, NY

Tranquil park with playgrounds, equestrian, biking & hiking trails & an old-school wooden carousel.

Otsiningo Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,191 reviews

Binghamton, NY

City green space with numerous trails, playing fields, community gardens & seasonal farmer's market.

Moreau Lake State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,165 reviews

Gansevoort, NY

Secluded park offering boating & fishing on its lake & multi-use trails to the Hudson River.

Kershaw Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,155 reviews

Canandaigua, NY

Landscaped beach features lakefront walkways, a public dock, picnic pavilions & an open-air gazebo.

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,071 reviews

Lloyd Harbor, NY

English-style estate with sports & recreation, nature trails & historical society in a manor house.

Hudson Highlands State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,015 reviews

Cold Spring, NY

Scenic 8,000+ acre area along the Hudson River offering vistas & trails for all fitness levels.

FDR State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,147 reviews

Yorktown Heights, NY

Massive swimming pool in a park with a playground, picnic areas, basketball & a disc-golf course.

Wolfe's Pond Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,021 reviews

Staten Island, NY

Seaside city park with tennis courts, BBQ area & playgrounds is also a nature & wildlife preserve.

Stiglmeier Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,946 reviews

Cheektowaga, NY

Sizable park featuring wooded & grassy areas, plus trails, horseshoe pits & volleyball courts.

Soundview Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,055 reviews

Bronx, NY

Urban green space with playgrounds, soccer & baseball fields, an amphitheater & picnic areas.

Akron Falls Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,955 reviews

Akron, NY

Named for its 2 waterfalls, this park also features a rock garden, sports fields & a skating rink.

Silver Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,954 reviews

Staten Island, NY

209-ac. public park with lake, 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, sports fields, trails & more.

Harbor Island Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,937 reviews

Mamaroneck, NY

This 44-acre tract offers a playground & a small beach, plus a boat launch & sports fields.

Webster Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,887 reviews

Webster, NY

Lake Ontario-adjacent park with fishing pier, lodging & camping, plus multipurpose field & trails.

Ellicott Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,898 reviews

Tonawanda, NY

Creekside park for kayaking & fishing, with a dog park island, sports facilities & winter sledding.

Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,885 reviews

Oyster Bay, NY

Bayside park with athletic fields & courts, playgrounds, boat ramps & a beach on Oyster Bay Harbor.

Glen Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,830 reviews

Williamsville, NY

Recreational park adjacent to Glen Falls offering duck ponds, fishing & nature walking paths.

Cold Spring Harbor State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,815 reviews

Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Hilly 40-acre park with harbor vistas, hardwood forest & mountain laurel plus seasonal songbirds.

Great Kills Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,885 reviews

Staten Island, NY

This waterfront greenspace near Great Kills Harbor features trails, a salt marsh & 4 beaches.

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,743 reviews

Oyster Bay, NY

Former home of Theodore Roosevelt with museum, nature trails, beach & visitor center on 83 acres.

Peebles Island State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,703 reviews

Cohoes, NY

Expansive riverside park with wooded trails for cross-country skiing & hiking, plus fishing access.

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,774 reviews

Bronx, NY

Olympic-size pool plus ball fields, picnic areas, playgrounds & a promenade on 25 waterfront acres.

Evangola State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,728 reviews

Irving, NY

Pierson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,654 reviews

Tarrytown, NY

Hilly green park on the banks of the Hudson River featuring a boardwalk & viewing platform.

Tallman Mountain State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,647 reviews

Sparkill, NY

Activities such as hiking & cross-country skiing, plus views of the Hudson River & Piermont Marsh.

Buffalo Harbor State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,610 reviews

Buffalo, NY

Public park featuring a playground and a paved walkway, as well as lake views.

Como Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,641 reviews

Lancaster, NY

Park with disc golf, play structures, tennis & basketball courts, picnic shelters & a sledding hill.

Knox Farm State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,552 reviews

East Aurora, NY

633 acres for wildlife viewing, hiking & cross-country skiing, plus a dog park & historic buildings.

Avalon Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,541 reviews

St James, NY

Natural conservation area with 5 diverse habitats, abundant native flora & fauna & walking trails.

Breitbeck Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,571 reviews

Oswego, NY

Lakefront, community park offering a notable bell tower, playground, open green space & picnic area.

Panama Rocks Scenic Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,535 reviews

Panama, NY

Ellison Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,547 reviews

Rochester, NY

Secluded trails wind through forest & wetlands with a fishing creek, playing fields & ice rink.

Chestnut Ridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,542 reviews

Orchard Park, NY

1,200-acre park known for scenic hilltop with city view & Eternal Flame Falls, a natural phenomenon.

Shirley Chisholm State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,545 reviews

Brooklyn, NY

Park on a former landfill overlooking Jamaica Bay, with trails, picnic spots & NYC skyline views.

Sam's Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,465 reviews

Cragsmoor, NY

Highest point of a craggy range, with ice caves & cliffs, plus Lake Maratanza & a waterfall.

Hermon A. MacNeil Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,482 reviews

College Point, NY

Named for an early 20th-century sculptor, this waterfront park offers handball & basketball courts.

Turning Point Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews

Rochester, NY

Wooded acres with a waterfall, paved hiking & biking trails & a boardwalk over Genesee River.

Seneca Lake State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,436 reviews

Geneva, NY

Trails & picnic areas offer scenic lake views, with a swimming beach & water sprayground for kids.

Verona Beach State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,404 reviews

Verona Beach, NY

Scenic picnic & camping areas on Oneida Lake, plus trails through secluded wetlands & woodlands.

Rainey Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,433 reviews

Astoria, NY

Hudson Park & Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,401 reviews

New Rochelle, NY

This park features a sandy beach, a bandshell for musical events, a playground & a grassy space.

Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,348 reviews

Merrick, NY

This bayfront plant & wildlife sanctuary has a working windmill plus kayaking, fishing & trails.

Blydenburgh County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,363 reviews

Smithtown, NY

Forested park offering hiking trails, a playground, picnic areas & a pond for rowboats & fishing.

Cascadilla Gorge Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,279 reviews

Ithaca, NY

Part of the Cornell Plantations Path, this walkway offers views of the the gorge & its waterfall.

Cedar Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,315 reviews

Seaford, NY

Expansive, 259-acre park featuring tennis & basketball courts, athletic fields & a dog run.

Freedom Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,336 reviews

Buffalo, NY

Lakeside park featuring a pier and trails for fishing and walking, plus picnic sites.

Bowdoin Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,260 reviews

Wappingers Falls, NY

Large park featuring trails, playgrounds, a baseball field and eagles.

Sterling Forest State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,258 reviews

Tuxedo Park, NY

Dense, nearly pristine forest & small lakes over 21,935 acres, a wildlife habitat with recreation.

Corbett's Glen Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,247 reviews

Rochester, NY

Trails run by meadows, wetlands & waterfalls in this secluded park full of native birds & wildlife.

Crandall Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,246 reviews

Glens Falls, NY

Wooded park featuring a fishing pond, soccer & softball fields, basketball courts & play structures.

Kaaterskill Falls, Viewing Platform

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,208 reviews

Palenville, NY

Arthur J. Hendrickson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,206 reviews

Valley Stream, NY

Public area featuring a pool open during summer months & year-round athletic courts & walking paths.

Plattsburgh City Beach

4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,314 reviews

Plattsburgh, NY

Freshwater beach offering seasonal swimming areas & a nature trail, plus picnic tables & a dog park.

Fillmore Glen State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,213 reviews

Moravia, NY

In & around a gorge, this densely wooded park is a scenic destination for camping, hiking & fishing.

Morgan Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,208 reviews

Glen Cove, NY

Large shoreline park with a beach, fishing areas & sunset views, plus summer concerts.

Nyack Beach State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,167 reviews

Nyack, NY

Scenic 61-acre riverside park attracting hikers, bikers, kayakers & cross country skiers in winter.

Falls View Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,184 reviews

Cohoes, NY

Relaxed destination for viewing the cascading waters of the Mohawk River, plus walking trails.

Clark Reservation State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,128 reviews

Jamesville, NY

Many landscapes, like a lake, cliffs & woodlands, comprise this park known for guided nature walks.

Riverside Park South

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,121 reviews

New York, NY

Sunset-facing green space along the river offering walking paths, grassy areas & outdoor events.

Ithaca Falls Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,117 reviews

Ithaca, NY

Hiking area featuring a short trail that leads to a waterfall.

Shorefront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,164 reviews

Patchogue, NY

Public park on Patchogue Bay with trails, ball fields & a large band shell hosting summer concerts.

Geyser Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,115 reviews

Saratoga Springs, NY

Scenic park featuring a hiking trail and geysers along with picnic areas.

Charles E. Sexton Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,179 reviews

Webster, NY

Relaxed park featuring a paved path around a pond, plus disc golf and picnics.

Wilkeson Pointe

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,125 reviews

Buffalo, NY

Waterfront green space featuring trails, a playground, and lake views, plus picnic tables.

Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,103 reviews

Beacon, NY

Dock with water sports from kayaking & paddleboarding, plus picknicking & barbecuing.

Lucille Ball Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,079 reviews

Jamestown, NY

Park on Chautauqua Lake featuring statues of Lucille Ball, a boat launch & a playground.

Haverstraw Bay Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,021 reviews

Haverstraw, NY

Recreational area featuring picnic tables and gazebos, plus BBQ grills for cookouts.

Thornden Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,054 reviews

Syracuse, NY

Large green space with a rose garden, basketball court, playground, pool & amphitheater.

Historic Thompson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,005 reviews

Watertown, NY

Longtime recreational retreat designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, with a zoo, trails & playground.

Kaaterskill Wild Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 984 reviews

Saugerties, NY

Rustic natural area with year-round activities, including camping, boating, hiking & snowmobiling.

Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,000 reviews

Pittsford, NY

68-acre park with exercise & nature trails, plus a center with natural history exhibits & classes.

Victory Field

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,013 reviews

Woodhaven, NY

Sports complex in Forest Park with a running track & 2 artificial turf baseball fields.

Rye Town Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,059 reviews

Rye, NY

Circa-1907 town park with Spanish-style buildings & nature paths, plus vast white-sand beach.

Connetquot River State Park Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,009 reviews

Oakdale, NY

3,473-acre preserve houses rare birds & plants, with trails, guided nature walks & river fishing.

Labrador Hollow Unique Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 947 reviews

Tully, NY

Nature preserve featuring a waterfall that can be accessed via a boardwalk hike and/or a paved trail.

Storm King State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 946 reviews

Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY

1,884-acre park offering hiking paths open from dawn to dusk. No on-site toilets available.

Pratts Falls Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 965 reviews

Manlius, NY

Hiking trails lead to a 137-foot waterfall at this scenic park with picnic spots & an archery range.

Gardiner County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,006 reviews

Bay Shore, NY

Nature-oriented park with off-leash dog runs and trails, some leading to a beach.

Kings Park Bluff

4.8 ★★★★★ 943 reviews

Kings Park, NY

Park featuring a beach, walking trails, and a boat ramp, plus opportunities to fish.

Waterfront Park (Dobbs Ferry)

4.7 ★★★★★ 963 reviews

Dobbs Ferry, NY

Clean park for picnics and fishing excursions, featuring playgrounds and a tranquil river view.

Rock City Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 934 reviews

Olean, NY

Souvenir shop & massive rock formations along marked, scenic trails with a peaceful vibe.

Fahnestock State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 994 reviews

Carmel Hamlet, NY

Public park with a swimming beach, plus campsites, hiking, cross-country skiing trails & more.

Oneida Shores County Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,014 reviews

Brewerton, NY

Lakefront park boasts campgrounds, sport courts, a boat launch, playground & recreational lodge.

Conference House Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 959 reviews

Staten Island, NY

Waterfront park with heritage buildings, broad lawn areas, multi-use trails & a playground.

Mill Pond Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 991 reviews

Bronx, NY

Urban park with picnic areas, tennis courts & a jogging path along the Harlem River waterfront.

Larchmont Manor Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 898 reviews

Larchmont, NY

Coastal park featuring gazebo structures, clean beaches and views of Long Island Sound.

Hook Mountain State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 910 reviews

Nyack, NY

Large, undeveloped riverside park offering trails for hiking & biking, plus scenic overlooks.

Long Beach Boardwalk

4.7 ★★★★★ 903 reviews

Long Beach, NY

Beaches, ice cream and other restaurants, a boardwalk and an arcade all feature at this tourist attraction.

Point Au Roche State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 882 reviews

Plattsburgh, NY

Seasonal state park featuring multiple trails, along with beaches and a playground.

Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 919 reviews

Henrietta, NY

Family-friendly park featuring playgrounds, sports fields, basketball courts and other play facilities for kids.

Schodack Island State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 901 reviews

Schodack Landing, NY

State park in the Hudson River, featuring trails, a kayak/canoe launch & a bird conservation area.

Chadwick Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 876 reviews

Newburgh, NY

Lakeside, dog-friendly park with play equipment, plus a hiking trail and fishing.

Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 865 reviews

Haines Falls, NY

Hickories Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 877 reviews

Owego, NY

Riverside park offering a playground, picnic areas, a boat launch, and a dog exercise area.

Victor C. Waryas Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 882 reviews

Poughkeepsie, NY

Green picnic spot at the river's edge featuring slides and swings, plus a play area.

Blue Mountain Reservation

4.6 ★★★★★ 857 reviews

Peekskill, NY

Placid, 1,500-plus acre park offering trails for biking & hiking, as well as fishing & more.

Lake Ronkonkoma County Park Home of Syag Sports

4.4 ★★★★☆ 881 reviews

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Lakeside park with baseball fields, basketball & handball courts, plus a fishing pier & picnic area.

Neahwa Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 852 reviews

Oneonta, NY

Pugsley Creek Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 866 reviews

Bronx, NY

84-acre city park featuring wetlands & marshes, kayak/canoe launch sites & a baseball field.

Channing H. Philbrick Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 810 reviews

Penfield, NY

Relaxed, scenic park featuring flowing rivers, streams, ponds and waterfalls.

Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 805 reviews

Shirley, NY

Nature reserve featuring a scenic river, oak-pine woodlands & wildlife, including deer & waterfowl.

The Ramble

4.7 ★★★★★ 804 reviews

New York, NY

A heavily wooded, 36-acre section of Central Park with rocky outcroppings, laced with walking paths.

Riverfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 779 reviews

Peekskill, NY

Grassy park featuring playgrounds, sculptures and relaxing river views.

Sands Point Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 767 reviews

Sands Point, NY

Grand 216-acre estate around Great Gatsby era mansion houses with woods, lawns & landscaped gardens.

Teatown Lake Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 750 reviews

Ossining, NY

1,000-acre parkland offering 15 mi. of hiking trails & an indoor/outdoor nature education center.

Grant Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 799 reviews

Hewlett, NY

35-acre park with sports fields, tennis & basketball courts, picnic sites, a playground & jog path.

Latourette Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 812 reviews

Staten Island, NY

City park featuring a historic 19th century mansion, a golf course, hiking trails & a nature center.

Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 771 reviews

Brooklyn, NY

Nature preserve with picnic tables, a public restroom, and a nature center, plus opportunities for hiking.

The Plotter Kill Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 770 reviews

Rotterdam, NY

Nature preserve providing kid-friendly hiking trails and waterfalls.

Upper Onondaga Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 758 reviews

Syracuse, NY

Community park with athletic fields & courts, an arched stone bridge, greenhouse & spray fountain.

Kakiat Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 739 reviews

Montebello, NY

This 376-acre park has paths for hiking & horseback riding, plus diverse topography & wildlife.

Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 748 reviews

Commack, NY

Part nature preserve & bird habitat, part recreational park with ball fields & a playground.

Babylon Town Hall Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 733 reviews

Lindenhurst, NY

Laid-back green space featuring swings, baseball fields and a playground, along with ponds and flowers.

Sherrill Brook Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 723 reviews

New Hartford, NY

Open area featuring a dog park, playground & picnic pavilions, plus green space & nature trails.

Halls Pond Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 732 reviews

West Hempstead, NY

Pond and playground area with ducks, geese and geese.

Pixley Falls State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 683 reviews

Boonville, NY

Scenic park offering picnic areas, a softball field, and hiking trails leading to multiple waterfalls.

Algonquin Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 702 reviews

Newburgh, NY

Clean park offering serene surroundings, hiking trails, a creekside path and picnic tables.

Point Gratiot Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 683 reviews

Dunkirk, NY

Suffern Bear Mountain Trail Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 654 reviews

Tomkins Cove, NY

Hiking area with a lake and multiple trails, plus a restroom.

Kennedy Memorial Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 723 reviews

Hempstead, NY

Well-maintained park featuring a playground, a pool and a pond, with a skating rink and a skate park.

Genesee County Park & Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 640 reviews

East Bethany, NY

Playground with picnic tables, plus groomed trails for hiking & cross-country skiing.

Brookwood Hall Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 662 reviews

Islip, NY

Lakefront park featuring trails, a playground and a baseball field.

Southards Pond Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 644 reviews

Babylon, NY

Big fishing pond with perch, bluegill, pumpkinseed & carp that's also stocked with trout seasonally.

Scenic Hudson Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 624 reviews

Irvington, NY

Scenic park (clean and well kept) along the Hudson River, with baseball fields and a basketball court.

Onanda Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 651 reviews

Canandaigua, NY

Playful park with trails for walking, a dog-friendly upper area, basketball courts and a playground.

Barry Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 645 reviews

Syracuse, NY

Relaxed, family-friendly place with sports fields, two playgrounds and tennis courts.

Poets' Walk Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 619 reviews

Red Hook, NY

Wooded park with trails (some of which can be steep or muddy), a rustic wooden gazebo and views of the Hudson River.

Trail View State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 636 reviews

Woodbury, NY

This 400-acre park has 7+ miles of hiking & biking trails running through a variety of habitats.

John B. Austin Nature Trail, Lockport

4.8 ★★★★★ 591 reviews

Lockport, NY

Tranquil nature trails featuring a waterfall, an old-growth forest and a creek, as well as wildlife.

Greece Canal Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 609 reviews

Rochester, NY

A 577-acre park with amenities such as a dog park, athletic facilities, playgrounds & camping areas.

Glen Falls

4.7 ★★★★★ 594 reviews

Williamsville, NY

Park offering kid-friendly trails, picnic tables, and a waterfall, plus ducks and painted murals.

Ridge Road Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 605 reviews

Hartsdale, NY

Public preserve with picnicking facilities & trails through pristine woods with ponds & meadows.

Stillwell Woods Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 604 reviews

Woodbury, NY

Tree-filled nature preserve on 270 acres offering hiking, biking & horse trails.

Buckingham Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 603 reviews

Albany, NY

Madam Brett Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 583 reviews

Beacon, NY

Tranquil park on Fishkill Creek offering walking trails to a wetland observation area & a waterfall.

Fancher-Davidge Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 618 reviews

Middletown, NY

Park featuring an outdoor swimming pool, large fishing pond, athletic fields & a wooded trail.

Tawasentha Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 591 reviews

Altamont, NY

200 acres of woodlands & gardens, plus an outdoor pool, sport courts & winter sledding spots.

Roscoe Conkling Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 615 reviews

Utica, NY

Historic recreation area featuring the Utica Zoo, Valley View Golf Course & a woodsy trail system.

James Baird State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 601 reviews

Pleasant Valley, NY

Park featuring hiking trails and a golf course, plus picnic tables and a playground.

Perinton Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 573 reviews

Fairport, NY

Green space featuring picnic tables and grills, sports courts, play areas, and a skate park, plus a walking trail.

Amherst State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 584 reviews

Buffalo, NY

Former historic convent serves as a small state park with jogging trails & guided nature walks.

Cow Meadow Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 593 reviews

Freeport, NY

171-acre waterfront park & preserve featuring a marina, fishing, sports fields & hiking trails.

Cumberland Bay State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 606 reviews

Plattsburgh, NY

Popular destination for beach swimming & scenic picnics on the shore of Lake Champlain.

Concrete Plant Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 600 reviews

Bronx, NY

Riverfront green on the site of a former concrete plant, with bike/walking trails & a kayak launch.

Braddock Bay Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 569 reviews

Rochester, NY

Clean bay-area park featuring hiking trails and a hawk-watching platform.

Irondequoit Bay Outlet Pier and Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ 569 reviews

Rochester, NY

Lasdon Public Gardens and & Veterans Memorial

4.7 ★★★★★ 552 reviews

Katonah, NY

Former home modeled after Mount Vernon, with gardens, trails & a nature sanctuary for public use.

Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 571 reviews

Deer Park, NY

Wooded nature preserve spanning 813 acres, with hiking, biking & accessible trails.

Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 546 reviews

Gowanda, NY

Dutchman's Landing Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 556 reviews

Catskill, NY

Hovey Pond Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 541 reviews

Queensbury, NY

Relaxed park with a pond , wetlands, plus botanical gardens and a playground.

Winding Hills County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 538 reviews

Montgomery, NY

Site features campgrounds, a 40-acre lake, trails, a boathouse, playgrounds, & picnic shelters.

Kingsland Point Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 548 reviews

Sleepy Hollow, NY

Ballfields, picnic areas, hiking, fishing & a playground are offered in this scenic county park.

Reservoir State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 545 reviews

Niagara Falls, NY

Park with a variety of sports facilities, a reservoir for fishing & wintertime skiing & sledding.

Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 529 reviews

Rexford, NY

Riverside nature preserve offering trails for hiking & skiing, plus fishing, hunting & birding.

Erie Canal Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 526 reviews

Camillus, NY

Greenway offering a network of walking paths along the historic Erie Canal, plus boat tours.

Five Islands Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 537 reviews

New Rochelle, NY

Park offering a kid-friendly picnic area with barbecue grills, a pavilion, and access to water.

Yaman Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 546 reviews

Cortland, NY

Wooded site with a lakefront beach, a skate park & spacious picnic areas with pavilions & grills.

Gedney Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 517 reviews

Chappaqua, NY

Family-friendly park with a lake, plus trails for hiking and dogs.

Tarrytown Lakes Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 516 reviews

Tarrytown, NY

Lakefront green space with water access for fishing or paddling plus hiking trails & picnic tables.

Peconic Riverfront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 516 reviews

Riverhead, NY

Northampton Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 513 reviews

Brockport, NY

Laid-back park with a playground, plus sledding and hiking trails amid woods and fields.

F T Proctor Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 512 reviews

Utica, NY

Rolling 62-acre city park with a creek & lily pond plus basketball courts & sports fields.

Abraham Lincoln Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 510 reviews

Webster, NY

This park along Irondequoit Bay offers fishing, multi-use trails & a playground made of tree logs.

Robert Moses State Park - Thousand Islands

4.6 ★★★★★ 505 reviews

Massena, NY

Yates Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 489 reviews

Orchard Park, NY

Park with baseball diamonds, a beach, playground, and picnic tables, plus basketball and fishing.

Welwyn Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 499 reviews

Glen Cove, NY

Wooded preserve on a former estate, with nature trails & a Holocaust museum in a 1913 mansion.

Cranberry Lake Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 487 reviews

West Harrison, NY

Protected lake, forest & swamp containing varied habitat types & an educational nature center.

Van Der Donck Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 531 reviews

Yonkers, NY

Riverfront park featuring benches, fish and turtles.

Falling Waters Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 482 reviews

Saugerties, NY

Riverfront, day-use park with trails, grassy fields & a waterfall, plus remains of an old icehouse.

Durand Eastman Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 492 reviews

Rochester, NY

Trails wind over rolling terrain at this lakeside park that features a golf course & an arboretum.

Lasalle Waterfront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 490 reviews

Niagara Falls, NY

Park with a bike path, picnic areas, fishing, and barbecue grills, as well as a public restroom.

Ice Caves Trail at Sam's Point

4.8 ★★★★★ 463 reviews

Cragsmoor, NY

Hike-friendly area featuring ice caves with a boardwalk for exploration, plus mountain views and waterfalls.

Lakeland County Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 503 reviews

Islandia, NY

Accessible boardwalk, dog friendly park featuring a pond and a playground for kids.

Depew Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 491 reviews

Peekskill, NY

Pretty town lake with a dog-walking trail, picnic tables and a playground. Kids’ pool also available and basketball permitted. Tennis courts.

Long Point State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 466 reviews

Aurora, NY

Waterfront park offering picnic tables and a playground for kids, plus beach access.

Stewart State Forest

4.5 ★★★★★ 484 reviews

Rock Tavern, NY

State forest featuring hunting, trapping & fishing, plus hiking, biking & horseback riding.

Lippman Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 470 reviews

Wawarsing, NY

Park offering a fishing pond, a playground, and picnic areas, plus mountain biking and hiking trails.

Ferncliff Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 448 reviews

Rhinebeck, NY

200-acre forest preserve & game refuge with trails for hiking & biking, campsites & a fishing pond.

Schiller Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 509 reviews

Syracuse, NY

A playground, athletic fields, a swimming pool & a community center are offered in this city park.

Verkeerder Kill Falls Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 441 reviews

Cragsmoor, NY

Audubon Community Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 440 reviews

Jamestown, NY

Nature center featuring hiking trails and an eagle rehab facility.

Shenantaha Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 447 reviews

Ballston Spa, NY

Trail-lined, creek-threaded park featuring sports fields and playgrounds.

Kingston Point Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 477 reviews

Kingston, NY

Community park with sports facilities, a boat launch, sandy beach & seasonal lifeguards.

Mang Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 477 reviews

Kenmore, NY

Spacious park featuring picnic tables, tennis courts, swimming pools and basketball courts.

Dater Mountain Nature Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 465 reviews

Sloatsburg, NY

This expansive park features 31 lakes & 2 beaches, plus 2 campgrounds & over 200 miles of trails.

Mansfield Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 465 reviews

Massapequa Park, NY