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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails

A quiet trail is what you want for intervals, for anything that needs focus, and for running with a dog away from the busiest paths — nobody wants to weave through walkers and cyclists in the middle of a rep. Crowding is mostly a function of timing: the same multi-use path can be empty at 6am and shoulder to shoulder on a Saturday afternoon. It genuinely cuts both ways, though, because plenty of runners deliberately pick the busy path — running alone, early, or after dark, other people around are the safety feature. Busy and quiet are facts about a trail, not a score.

8,802 trails in this directory carry this feature, across 51 states. Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and what runners wrote in reviews — trails change, lights and gates follow the park's hours, so check a recent review before a long drive.

The 144 most-reviewed

Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Narrow them with the filters, or jump to your state below for all 8,802.

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Central Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 300,064 reviews

New York, NY

ShadedScenic

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

ScenicDog-friendly

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

PavedScenic

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

Garden of the Gods

4.9 ★★★★★ 58,076 reviews

Colorado Springs, CO

1.5 miLoopPavedScenic

Comprising 1,300 acres of sandstone formations, this park offers a visitor center & hiking trails.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 43,091 reviews

Brooklyn, NY

LitScenicDog-friendly

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

Stone Mountain Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 43,054 reviews

Stone Mountain, GA

LitScenic

Vast, scenic park with activities, golf, lodging & a cable car ride to a historic, carved peak.

Boston Common

4.7 ★★★★★ 38,548 reviews

Boston, MA

ScenicDog-friendly

Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.

Liberty State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 36,921 reviews

Jersey City, NJ

MixedLitScenic

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

Forest Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 34,419 reviews

St. Louis, MO

PavedScenic

Opened in 1876, this 1,300-acre park includes 3 museums, a zoo, athletic fields & golf courses.

Hermann Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 30,237 reviews

Houston, TX

ShadedScenic

Prospect Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 28,472 reviews

Brooklyn, NY

LoopScenicDog-friendly

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

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 25,797 reviews

Mountain Springs, NV

13 miLoopMixedScenic

Natural wonder with red rocks draws those looking to hike, rock climb or go for a scenic drive.

Lake Eola Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 24,640 reviews

Orlando, FL

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Popular spot for walking, special events, feeding the swans & renting swan-shaped paddleboats.

Honeymoon Island State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 24,340 reviews

Dunedin, FL

ScenicDog-friendly

Known for the variety of shells on its shores, this park also offers swimming, fishing & hiking.

Falls Park on the Reedy

4.9 ★★★★★ 21,473 reviews

Greenville, SC

PavedScenic

Picturesque park with waterfall views, a curved suspension bridge & many acres of gardens.

Muir Woods National Monument

4.8 ★★★★★ 20,544 reviews

Mill Valley, CA

1.8 miLoopMixedScenic

Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more.

New Orleans City Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 19,979 reviews

New Orleans, LA

LitScenicDog-friendly

This expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more.

Public Garden

4.8 ★★★★★ 18,626 reviews

Boston, MA

Scenic

Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.

Haulover Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 18,310 reviews

Miami Beach, FL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Clothing optional & family-friendly beaches, dog park & picnicking just north of South Beach action.

Piedmont Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 17,919 reviews

Atlanta, GA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling park featuring jogging paths, basketball courts, dog parks, a farmers' market & more.

San Bernardino National Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 18,077 reviews

Big Bear, CA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Mountain destination for outdoor recreation, with scenic roads, multi-use trails & camping.

Starved Rock State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 17,508 reviews

Oglesby, IL

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking, fishing & boating in a historic landmark area with canyons & trails plus a lodge & cabins.

Point Defiance Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 16,780 reviews

Tacoma, WA

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Large park with the Point Defiance zoo & aquarium, hikes in an old-growth forest, gardens & beaches.

Bear Mountain State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 16,037 reviews

Tomkins Cove, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

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

Gateway Arch National Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 15,644 reviews

St. Louis, MO

Scenic

Park honoring Jefferson's role in western expansion, featuring the Gateway Arch & visitors' center.

Great Falls Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 13,934 reviews

McLean, VA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Boasting spectacular falls & rushing white water, this park offers picnic areas, trails & boating.

Beverly Hills Garden Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 14,308 reviews

Beverly Hills, CA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Expansive, tree-filled park with fountains & jogging paths plus cacti & rose gardens.

Gathering Place

4.8 ★★★★★ 13,208 reviews

Tulsa, OK

ScenicDog-friendly

Riverfront park featuring an adventure playground, a sensory garden, a picnic area, eateries & more.

Papago Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 12,935 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

LoopScenic

Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation.

Indiana Dunes National Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 13,163 reviews

Porter, IN

50 miBoardwalkShadedScenic

Park with hotels & eateries, plus 15 miles of shoreline for swimming, hiking, bird-watching & more.

St. Andrews State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 12,338 reviews

Panama City, FL

Scenic

Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours.

Branch Brook Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 12,456 reviews

Newark, NJ

Scenic

Scenic, 360-acre park featuring cherry trees, lakes & bridges plus bicycling & other activities.

Denver City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 12,443 reviews

Denver, CO

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

This expansive greenspace has amenities such as a zoo, museum & golf course, plus areas for hiking.

Shoshone Falls Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 11,832 reviews

Twin Falls, ID

ScenicDog-friendly

Coligny Beach Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 11,470 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Oceanside park with landscaped walking & biking paths, plus Wi-Fi, swings & beach equipment rentals.

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

4.9 ★★★★★ 10,862 reviews

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

ScenicDog-friendly

Scenic coastal area featuring diverse sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 11,034 reviews

Canyon, TX

30 miNatural surfaceLitScenic

Big ravine with 800-ft cliffs, multi-use trails, campsites & the musical "Texas" in an amphitheater.

Waterfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 11,268 reviews

Charleston, SC

Scenic

Well-known park with Charleston Harbor views, plus a large lawn, walkways & fountains.

Memorial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 10,826 reviews

Houston, TX

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Expansive city park with lush natural features, popular running trail, golf course & lots of shade.

South Pointe Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 10,811 reviews

Miami Beach, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Waterfront park with beach/pier access, a playground & splash pad, plus walking/biking & open space.

Olympic National Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 10,692 reviews

Port Angeles, WA

Scenic

922,000-acre park featuring snow-covered mountains, lush rain forests & dramatic Pacific coastline.

Wekiwa Springs State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 11,156 reviews

Apopka, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Guided & self-guided canoe or kayak tours on the Wekiwa River with equipment rental available.

Riverside Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 10,920 reviews

New York, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

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

Atlantic City Boardwalk

4.4 ★★★★☆ 11,164 reviews

Atlantic City, NJ

BoardwalkScenic

Iconic oceanfront boardwalk featuring views & a variety of shops & restaurants since 1870.

Sand Key Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 10,440 reviews

Clearwater, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Expansive white-sand beach offering plenty of room for picnics, surfing & other outdoor activities.

Mark Twain National Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 10,414 reviews

Rolla, MO

PavedScenic

Forested mountains with scenic rivers, lakes & streams for hiking, biking, camping, fishing & more.

South Mountain Park and Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 10,106 reviews

Phoenix, AZ

100 miScenic

16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a drivable road to a lookout with sweeping city views.

Fred Howard Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 10,065 reviews

Tarpon Springs, FL

ScenicDog-friendly

Happening park located on the Gulf of Mexico draws a bustling crowd for the beach & swim area.

Belle Isle Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 10,136 reviews

Detroit, MI

LoopBoardwalkScenic

982-acre island featuring trails, an aquarium, museum, conservatory, disc golf course & playground.

Kissimmee Lakefront Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 9,451 reviews

Kissimmee, FL

Scenic

Grassy waterfront park with walking paths, a fishing pier, picnic pavilions & a shaded playground.

Point State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 9,624 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

Scenic

36-acre park at the intersection of 3 rivers with boating, hiking, biking & a Fort Pitt museum.

Warren Dunes State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 9,482 reviews

Sawyer, MI

ScenicDog-friendly

Beech & maple-forested park provides peaceful riverside hikes, picnic space & 311 acres of terrain.

Cherry Creek State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 9,683 reviews

Aurora, CO

35 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Large park around a reservoir with camping, water sports & many other outdoor leisure activities.

Bellevue Downtown Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 9,198 reviews

Bellevue, WA

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Lushly planted city park featuring a 240-foot-wide waterfall, a picnic green & a playground.

Lake Perris State Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 9,508 reviews

Perris, CA

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Reserve on a lake, popular for boating & hikes in rocky terrain home to bobcats & birdlife.

Whittier Narrows Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 9,400 reviews

South El Monte, CA

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Diverse sports, 3 lakes, a military museum, shooting ranges, horse center, disc golf & urban farm.

Huntington State Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ 9,154 reviews

Huntington Beach, CA

MixedScenic

A popular surfing destination, this sandy 121-acre beach also offers a 8.5-mi. paved trail.

Fall Creek Falls State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,904 reviews

Spencer, TN

0.4 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Vast recreation area with a lodge, camping & a restaurant, plus an 18-hole championship golf course.

Henderson Beach State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,882 reviews

Destin, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Beach haven featuring a boardwalk & a pet-friendly nature trail, plus a playground & campground.

Sunken Meadow State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 9,251 reviews

Kings Park, NY

MixedScenic

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

Manito Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,808 reviews

Spokane, WA

ScenicDog-friendly

78-acre park, opened in 1904, featuring rose, lilac, & formal & native plant gardens, plus a pond.

Mount Trashmore Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,942 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

BoardwalkScenic

Former landfill now a city recreational area with a skate park, picnicking & sports facilities.

Van Cortlandt Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 9,130 reviews

Bronx, NY

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

Landa Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,747 reviews

New Braunfels, TX

ShadedScenic

51-acre riverside park with a miniature train, nature trail, mini-golf, picnic tables & more.

Myrtle Beach State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,728 reviews

Myrtle Beach, SC

ScenicDog-friendly

Sandy parkland offering recreational oceanfront, a nature center, forested areas & campgrounds.

Schenley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,698 reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

ShadedScenic

Park with 456 acres of trails, a sportsplex, botanical gardens, cafe, visitors center & golf course.

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,229 reviews

Felton, CA

0.8 miLoopScenic

Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots.

The North Carolina Arboretum

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,179 reviews

Asheville, NC

LitScenicDog-friendly

Arboretum in a forest with mountain views, gardens & a bonsai exhibit, plus hiking & biking paths.

Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,080 reviews

Plano, TX

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

This 200-acre park features a trail system, playground, picnic pavilion & public restrooms.

Palisades Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,100 reviews

Santa Monica, CA

LitScenicDog-friendly

This sizable strip of grass, palm trees & walking trails features expansive ocean views.

Mission Trails Regional Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,818 reviews

San Diego, CA

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.

Stony Creek Metropark

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,935 reviews

Shelby Township, MI

180 miLoopMixedScenic

Massive park featuring year-round activities from canoeing & picnics to workshop events.

Pilot Mountain State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,768 reviews

Pinnacle, NC

2 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Rocky River Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,766 reviews

North Olmsted, OH

2 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Woodland park split by the Rocky River, offering hiking trails with bird & deer sightings.

Heisler Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,716 reviews

Laguna Beach, CA

MixedScenic

This beach area offers artsy park benches, sculptures, ocean views, rocky shores & tide pools.

Coolidge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,873 reviews

Chattanooga, TN

6 miPavedShadedScenic

Waterfront park with a restored historic carousel, an interactive play fountain & open spaces.

Indiana Dunes State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,842 reviews

Chesterton, IN

MixedScenic

Dune-lined park for hiking, swimming, fishing, cross-country skiing, birding & more, plus campsites.

Sweetwater Creek State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,672 reviews

Lithia Springs, GA

15 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Historical wooded state park offering hiking, picnicking & boating, plus fishing.

Green Lakes State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,596 reviews

Fayetteville, NY

Scenic

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

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,547 reviews

Gilbert, AZ

PavedShadedScenic

Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site.

Lovers Key State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,495 reviews

Fort Myers Beach, FL

BoardwalkScenic

Once secluded beach now accessible by boardwalk & tram is home to manatees, dolphins & bald eagles.

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,450 reviews

Jacksonville, FL

PavedShadedLitScenic

Park offering surfing & swimming in the ocean plus fishing & boating in a lake, as well as hiking.

Brown County State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,285 reviews

Nashville, IN

LoopMixedScenic

Anastasia State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,225 reviews

St. Augustine, FL

BoardwalkScenic

First Landing State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,336 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

20 miMixedLitScenic

Cape Henry beachfront park & historic site with marshes, maritime forest, hiking & canoe trails.

Red Rock Canyon

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,117 reviews

Colorado Springs, CO

LoopLitScenicDog-friendly

City preserve with marked walking & biking trails, as well as scenic views of red-rock formations.

Forest Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,402 reviews

Woodhaven, NY

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,237 reviews

Los Angeles, CA

LoopPavedLitScenic

This 308-acre park features a Japanese garden, a workout course, athletic fields & scenic trails.

Warinanco Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,371 reviews

Roselle, NJ

Scenic

Expansive park offering an ice-skating rink & lake activities plus multiple playing fields & trails.

Covert Park at Mount Bonnell

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,189 reviews

Austin, TX

ScenicDog-friendly

At 785-feet tall, or 106 steps, this hilltop park is the highest point in the city.

Oleta River State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,293 reviews

North Miami Beach, FL

ScenicDog-friendly

Urban park drawing nature-lovers with mangrove forest plus fishing, kayaking, biking & camping.

Louis Armstrong Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 7,396 reviews

New Orleans, LA

PavedLitScenic

31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events.

Wissahickon Valley Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,926 reviews

Philadelphia, PA

MixedScenic

Vast park with over 50 miles of trails for hikers, bikers & equestrians, plus a trout-stocked creek.

Central Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,192 reviews

Fremont, CA

2 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside park with a golf course, 4 playgrounds, boat rentals, a fishing area, picnic sites & paths.

Mt. Tabor Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,749 reviews

Portland, OR

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Large forested park covering an extinct volcano with tennis courts, a playground & 360-degree views.

Ouachita National Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,737 reviews

Hot Springs, AR

Scenic

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,874 reviews

Fort Lauderdale, FL

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more.

Murray Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,874 reviews

Murray, UT

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Large, public open space with pavilions, playing fields, a gazebo, an amphitheater & a restaurant.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,795 reviews

Bushkill, PA

BoardwalkScenic

Vast forested preserve featuring hiking trails, campsites & water sports on the Delaware River.

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,889 reviews

Renton, WA

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Public 57-acre lakeside park offering boat launches, a walking trail, tennis courts & picnic areas.

William Land Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,789 reviews

Sacramento, CA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Sizable park offering many amenities, including a zoo, amphitheater, golf course & ball fields.

Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,785 reviews

Ellicott City, MD

200 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Founded in 1907, this large park along the Patapsco River offers recreation from hiking to camping.

Detroit Riverwalk

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,364 reviews

Detroit, MI

Scenic

Waterside and kid-friendly promenade featuring a playground, swings and a carousel, as well as scenic views of Detroit and Canada.

Cranes Roost Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,355 reviews

Altamonte Springs, FL

LoopShadedLitScenic

Lakeside area featuring a walking path, plaza with fountain show & amphitheater for outdoor events.

Fountain Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,318 reviews

Fountain Hills, AZ

LitScenicDog-friendly

Town park with a lake & fountain, 18-hole disc golf course, playground & picnic areas on 64-acres.

Red Top Mountain State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,446 reviews

Acworth, GA

15 miLoopPavedScenic

Wooded peninsula surrounded by Lake Allatoona features water sports, trails, campsites & cottages.

De León Springs State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,442 reviews

De Leon Springs, FL

PavedShadedScenic

Once home to the native Mayaca, later a winter resort, and now a state park for swimming & canoeing.

Ontario Beach Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 6,725 reviews

Rochester, NY

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

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

Maurice A. Ferré Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,365 reviews

Miami, FL

ScenicDog-friendly

Spacious waterside park featuring a sand beach, large amphitheater & a playground.

Buffalo Bayou Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,348 reviews

Houston, TX

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Winding, 160-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park.

Lettuce Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,347 reviews

Tampa, FL

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a boardwalk, birdwatching, canoeing, a fishing dock, picnic tables & BBQ grills.

Cypress Point Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 6,594 reviews

Tampa, FL

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Oceanfront park with a boardwalk, hiking trails, dunes, picnic shelters & a canoe dock.

Sloan's Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,444 reviews

Denver, CO

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Denver's 2nd largest park, with jogging paths & grassy spots around a boating-friendly lake.

Ray Roberts Lake State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,256 reviews

Pilot Point, TX

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Saratoga Spa State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,120 reviews

Saratoga Springs, NY

Scenic

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

Okeeheelee Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,087 reviews

West Palm Beach, FL

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

1,700-acre waterside park equipped with an equestrian center, a BMX track & a disc golf course.

Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,347 reviews

New Orleans, LA

BoardwalkScenic

Riverfront park with 16 acres of green space, jogging paths & Mississippi river views.

Eagle Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,203 reviews

Indianapolis, IN

Scenic

Huge park with marina & beach, hiking & biking trails, wildlife-discovery centers, zip lines & more.

Hollywood North Beach Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,188 reviews

Hollywood, FL

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

This 56-acre beachfront park has waterway fishing piers, a tower, a cafe & sea turtle exhibits.

Lowdermilk Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,185 reviews

Naples, FL

Scenic

A public beach & park with outdoor showers, a concession stand, volleyball courts & a gazebo.

Maumee Bay State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,170 reviews

Oregon, OH

MixedScenic

Park along Lake Erie with a lodge, cottages & golf course set amid scenic, wildlife-filled meadows.

Mercer County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,043 reviews

West Windsor Township, NJ

ShadedScenic

Diverse activities available in a large preserve including play fields, trails, a lake & a dog park.

Ricketts Glen State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,876 reviews

Benton, PA

LoopScenic

A 13,050-acre park known for 20+ waterfalls, including Ganoga Falls, plus hiking, fishing & camping.

Cole Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,121 reviews

Corpus Christi, TX

LitScenicDog-friendly

Bayside park with a playground, lighted fishing pier, skate park & open spaces for outdoor activity.

Lighthouse Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,987 reviews

Mukilteo, WA

ScenicDog-friendly

14-acre waterside park containing the historic Mukilteo Light Station & 6 fire pits along the beach.

Philippe Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,763 reviews

Safety Harbor, FL

PavedShadedScenic

Tranquil harborside park with a historic Native American mound, a playground, fishing & more.

James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,867 reviews

North Bergen, NJ

Scenic

This 167-acre lakefront, clifftop park with NYC views has 45 sports facilities, trails & a dog run.

Garret Mountain Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,859 reviews

Woodland Park, NJ

LoopShadedScenic

Hilltop 568-acre park around Lambert Castle, featuring rich bird life & trails with city views.

Cedar Ridge Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,688 reviews

Dallas, TX

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Audubon nature preserve offering 9 miles of hiking trails through 600 acres of hill country habitat.

Peninsula State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,666 reviews

Fish Creek, WI

ScenicDog-friendly

Huge scenic park with a 38-acre island, 18-hole golf course, bike trails, camping & more.

Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,893 reviews

Leonia, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

805 acres includes 5 miles of hiking trails plus sports fields, playgrounds & an Equestrian Center.

Lincoln Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,855 reviews

Jersey City, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Largest park in Hudson County offers athletic facilities, statuary, trails & wildlife habitats.

El Dorado East Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,724 reviews

Long Beach, CA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Expansive outdoor area with fishing lakes, bike trails, camping, an archery range & a nature center.

Rocky Gap State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,829 reviews

Flintstone, MD

5.3 miLoopMixedScenic

Recreation area has a lake with a sandy beach, hiking trails & a popular campground with facilities.

Palisades Interstate Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,817 reviews

Alpine, NJ

30 miShadedScenic

2,500-acre riverfront park offers 30 miles of hiking & ski trails, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary.

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,686 reviews

Commerce City, CO

11 miLoopMixedScenic

Open lakes, wetlands, prairie grasslands & woodlands home to more than 330 species.

Minnewaska State Park Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,539 reviews

Kerhonkson, NY

LoopCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

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

Lakefront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,588 reviews

St Cloud, FL

LitScenic

Little Elm Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,609 reviews

Little Elm, TX

LitScenicDog-friendly

Beachfront park offering swimming, athletic fields, hiking trails, picnicking & a playground.

Highbanks Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,373 reviews

Lewis Center, OH

4 miMixedLitScenic

Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails.

Croton Gorge Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,368 reviews

Croton-On-Hudson, NY

Scenic

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

4.3 miLoopPavedScenic

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

Hilltop Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,221 reviews

Signal Hill, CA

PavedShadedLitScenic

Compact green space offering panoramic vistas, BBQ & picnic areas & walking paths.

Big Spring International Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,212 reviews

Huntsville, AL

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Landscaped city park anchored by a large manmade pond with ducks, koi fish & paved walkways.

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