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Shaded Running Trails in New York
New York has 94 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 74 cities and towns — New York, Rochester, Clifton Park, Fairport and 70 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.
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Central Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 300,064 reviews
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
Van Cortlandt Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 9,130 reviews
Park with a museum, playgrounds, sports facilities, dog runs, BBQ areas, trails & more.
Forest Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 7,402 reviews
Large forested park featuring hiking trails & bridle paths, plus a bandshell, golf & other sports.
Inwood Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,558 reviews
Historical & hilly green space with a long river front, sports areas & NYC's last natural forest.
Glen Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,830 reviews
Recreational park adjacent to Glen Falls offering duck ponds, fishing & nature walking paths.
Cold Spring Harbor State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,815 reviews
Hilly 40-acre park with harbor vistas, hardwood forest & mountain laurel plus seasonal songbirds.
Knox Farm State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,552 reviews
633 acres for wildlife viewing, hiking & cross-country skiing, plus a dog park & historic buildings.
Ellison Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,547 reviews
Secluded trails wind through forest & wetlands with a fishing creek, playing fields & ice rink.
Shirley Chisholm State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,545 reviews
Park on a former landfill overlooking Jamaica Bay, with trails, picnic spots & NYC skyline views.
Turning Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews
Wooded acres with a waterfall, paved hiking & biking trails & a boardwalk over Genesee River.
Verona Beach State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,404 reviews
Scenic picnic & camping areas on Oneida Lake, plus trails through secluded wetlands & woodlands.
Fillmore Glen State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,213 reviews
In & around a gorge, this densely wooded park is a scenic destination for camping, hiking & fishing.
Schodack Island State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 901 reviews
State park in the Hudson River, featuring trails, a kayak/canoe launch & a bird conservation area.
Lake Ronkonkoma County Park Home of Syag Sports
4.4 ★★★★☆ 881 reviews
Lakeside park with baseball fields, basketball & handball courts, plus a fishing pier & picnic area.
The Ramble
4.7 ★★★★★ 804 reviews
A heavily wooded, 36-acre section of Central Park with rocky outcroppings, laced with walking paths.
Billy Wilson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 729 reviews
City park with a playground, zip line, picnic tables, soccer field, and nature trail.
Halfmoon Town Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 641 reviews
Paved or gravel trails that meander through shady woods in a park with playgrounds for kids.
Poets' Walk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 619 reviews
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
This 400-acre park has 7+ miles of hiking & biking trails running through a variety of habitats.
Arnold Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 594 reviews
Large park featuring ball fields & a sizable playground with a covered sandbox, plus nature trails.
Tawasentha Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 591 reviews
200 acres of woodlands & gardens, plus an outdoor pool, sport courts & winter sledding spots.
Reservoir State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 545 reviews
Park with a variety of sports facilities, a reservoir for fishing & wintertime skiing & sledding.
Yaman Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 546 reviews
Wooded site with a lakefront beach, a skate park & spacious picnic areas with pavilions & grills.
Durand Eastman Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 492 reviews
Trails wind over rolling terrain at this lakeside park that features a golf course & an arboretum.
Ice Caves Trail at Sam's Point
4.8 ★★★★★ 463 reviews
Hike-friendly area featuring ice caves with a boardwalk for exploration, plus mountain views and waterfalls.
Camillus Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Park featuring a playground, a splash pad and picnic areas, along with hiking trails.
Schiller Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 509 reviews
A playground, athletic fields, a swimming pool & a community center are offered in this city park.
Mang Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 477 reviews
Spacious park featuring picnic tables, tennis courts, swimming pools and basketball courts.
Pine Woods Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 479 reviews
Shady park featuring a playground, picnic shelters and a disc golf course.
North Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 428 reviews
Wooded section of Central Park offering walking/biking paths, hiking, birdwatching & a stream.
Children's Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 427 reviews
Relaxing park with playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, plus a pond.
Black Creek Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 389 reviews
Shaded, clean, dog-friendly nature preserve featuring walking trails, suspension bridges and river views.
Kristi Babcock Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 403 reviews
Popular facility with ball fields and playgrounds, along with a pavilion and concession stand.
Indian Kill Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 385 reviews
Trails pass through this wooded park with steep sections and a creek leading to small waterfalls.
Kings Point Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 391 reviews
Community green space offering athletic facilities & playgrounds, plus rustic wooded areas & trails.
Whiting Road Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 356 reviews
240-acre preserve offering a variety of plants, birds & other wildlife, plus multi-use trails.
Isle View Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 370 reviews
Peaceful park along the Niagara River, offering picnics and boat launches.
Firefighters Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 357 reviews
Park featuring a playground, a gazebo and shade trees, plus picnic benches.
Clay Central Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Sprawling outdoor area with numerous sports fields and playgrounds.
East Rumbrook Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 339 reviews
Dog-friendly destination featuring separate fenced areas for big and small dogs, plus a ball field and tennis courts.
Shell Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 308 reviews
Waterfront park with playgrounds, ball fields & courts for tennis & basketball, plus a spray area.
Lisha Kill Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 281 reviews
Nature preserve with 3 marked trails, plus scenic waterfalls and hiking routes.
Hallett Nature Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 263 reviews
Wooded area within the city's storied Central Park, offering trails, a pond & local bird species.
Grove Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 300 reviews
Outdoor space featuring a playground and a picnic area, plus a basketball court and a skate park.
Anchor Diamond Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
Relaxed area with well-maintained walking trails and bridges, along with picnic tables and benches.
Canawaugus Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
Park with a creek for fishing, swimming and bridge-jumping.
Garth Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Wooded park featuring a basketball court, a playground, play structures, swings and a baseball field.
Fellows Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Large park featuring tennis courts, baseball fields and a playground.
Tibbits Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 221 reviews
Urban, 4.52-acre park with benches, memorial statues & fountains, plus a gazebo & decorative clock.
Oak Hill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 196 reviews
Tree-filled hilltop park featuring playgrounds, picnic tables and basketball courts.
Robert J. Henke Nature Preserve Passive Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
Quiet, clean park featuring paved pathways and benches.
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 173 reviews
Woodland preserve in verdant, peaceful environs known for its picturesque locale & hiking trails.
Brookfield Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 175 reviews
Grassland and woodland park featuring paved trails for biking and walking plus unpaved paths for hiking.
Barnhart Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Family-friendly green space featuring a playground, splash pad, picnic area and athletic fields.
Kiwanis Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring baseball fields and numerous playgrounds for all ages.
Downing Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Family-friendly outdoor space with a playground and softball field, plus baseball fields.
Grant Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 162 reviews
Relaxed outdoor space with a playground and basketball courts, along with shaded seating.
Verkeerderkill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Family-friendly place for kids and dogs featuring trails, sports fields, pavilions and an ice rink.
Colonie Town Park Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Path for biking, running and strolling alongside the Mohawk River.
George T. Smith Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Park with shaded picnic tables, a playground, a basketball court, and tennis courts, plus trails.
Heritage Trail - Goshen
4.8 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Paved hiking trail with scenic views, suitable for walking, biking, and dogs.
First Responders Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 123 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds and athletic fields, plus a disc golf course.
Hayes Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Family-friendly hiking venue featuring wooded paths with bridges and charming fairy houses.
Roosevelt Farm Lane Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Wooded, 2-mile trail through forests and across hills, with benches.
Yorktown Community Dog Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Large park with pens for big and small dogs, plus hiking trails for dogs.
Creation Walk Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Wooded, 1.25-mile hiking path, plus soccer fields, a creek and verses from the Bible.
Thousand Acre Swamp
4.5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Wildlife, insect; and serpent-heavy park, featuring hiking paths and boardwalks.
Sylvan Glen Park Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Local and dog-friendly park featuring a few lakes, 8 miles of trails and an old quarry.
Meadowbrook Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Looping nature trails meandering through wooded areas and wetlands for walking. There's also a pier to view Halfway Creek.
Orange Heritage Trail Harriman Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Paved nature trail passing through wooded areas and towns.
Ushers Road State Forest
4.3 ★★★★☆ 80 reviews
Quiet woodland hiking area featuring dog-friendly trails that run past mature trees.
Williams Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 78 reviews
City park offering a playground, basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas, and a walking path.
Pier 84 Dog Run
4.4 ★★★★☆ 76 reviews
Small fenced-in dog run on Pier 84 next to the U.S.S. Intrepid with benches, trees & a water supply.
Crescent Trail Indian Hill Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Tree-lined trail along a hilly course featuring a pond and open fields.
Fallbrook Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Well-maintained. area geared to strolling and jogging, with benches and trees.
Erie Canal Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
Peaceful park featuring trails for walking, biking, camping, fishing, and picnics.
Woodcock Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 53 reviews
Nature area featuring peaceful trails and a dog-friendly hike.
Kennedy Dells County Park Loop Hike
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Wooded outdoor space featuring a fitness trail, various hiking trails and a waterfall.
Rowland Hollow Creek Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 46 reviews
Nature preserve featuring kid-friendly trails and a pond, plus a sign-in book to keep track of hikers.
Ashford Glen Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 36 reviews
Short trail through a wooded valley next to a stream and featuring a ravine.
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- Williamsville
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- Astoria
- Ballston Lake
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- Chestnut Ridge
- Cohoes
- Cold Spring Harbor
- Colonie
- Corning
- Cortland
- Cragsmoor
- Dunkirk
- East Aurora
- Elmira
- Esopus
- Goshen
- Great Neck
- Harriman
- Hollis Hills
- Hyde Park
- Island Park
- Kenmore
- Kings Point
- Lake Ronkonkoma
- Lewiston
- Liverpool
- Lockport
- Marilla
- Moravia
- New City
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- New Windsor
- Niagara Falls
- Niskayuna
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- Olean
- Oneonta
- Penfield
- Pine Bush
- Port Washington
- Queensbury
- Red Hook
- Round Lake
- Saratoga Springs
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- Scarsdale
- Schodack Landing
- Scottsville
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- Slingerlands
- Staten Island
- Syracuse
- Tonawanda
- Verona Beach
- Vestal
- Webster
- Woodbury
- Woodhaven
- Yonkers
- Yorktown Heights
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