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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in New York
New York has 486 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 249 cities and towns — Rochester, Brooklyn, New York, Staten Island and 245 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
The 250 most-reviewed in New York
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Central Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 300,064 reviews
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
Niagara Falls State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 78,121 reviews
Famous waterfalls steal the show at this park that also features an aquarium, restaurant & more.
The High Line
4.7 ★★★★★ 67,544 reviews
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 43,091 reviews
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
Prospect Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 28,472 reviews
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.
Bear Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 16,037 reviews
Lush, mountainous park featuring picnic sites, fishing areas, a swimming pool, trails & more.
Riverside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 10,920 reviews
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
Sunken Meadow State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 9,251 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring 3 miles of beach, a golf course, hiking trails & boardwalk.
Van Cortlandt Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 9,130 reviews
Park with a museum, playgrounds, sports facilities, dog runs, BBQ areas, trails & more.
Green Lakes State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,596 reviews
2 glacial lakes cast a green glow at this serene park with wooded trails & an 18-hole golf course.
Forest Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 7,402 reviews
Large forested park featuring hiking trails & bridle paths, plus a bandshell, golf & other sports.
Ontario Beach Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 6,725 reviews
Popular beachside park known for its century-old carousel, swimming, boating & rentable shelters.
Saratoga Spa State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 6,120 reviews
Landmark historic space with various art & culture exhibits as well as a pool complex & golf course.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,539 reviews
Waterfalls, 3 sky lakes & 25 mi. of footpaths for hiking & biking, plus rock climbing.
Croton Gorge Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,368 reviews
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
Scenic park overlooks Niagara Whirlpool, with gorge hikes, fishing, picnicking & kids' play areas.
Highland Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,532 reviews
Spring-blooming flowers & trees line a 150-acre park with a castle, sunken garden & amphitheater.
Belmont Lake State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,712 reviews
Lakeside picnics in a bucolic setting with multi-use trails, fishing & paddle boating on 463 acres.
Onondaga Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,347 reviews
This waterside park has boating, archery, fishing, ball fields, hiking & a salt museum.
Kissena Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,417 reviews
Neighborhood park with trails, a lake, dozens of exotic tree species, sports facilities & fishing.
Kensico Dam Plaza
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,320 reviews
Historic dam has a 9-11 memorial, scenic picnic areas & events from concerts to antique shows.
Rockland Lake State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,207 reviews
Park with a massive swimming pool plus tennis courts, golf courses, trails, lake for fishing & more.
Crotona Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 4,195 reviews
Tree-filled park with a lake, large pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, baseball diamonds & more.
Glen Island Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,781 reviews
Island park with beaches, promenades, a restaurant & historic structures from its days as a resort.
Canarsie Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,838 reviews
Historic site featuring soccer, cricket, basketball & baseball games, nature walks & a skate park.
Heckscher State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,670 reviews
1,600-ac. park on a 19th-century estate offers multi-use trails, sports fields & boat launches.
Inwood Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,558 reviews
Historical & hilly green space with a long river front, sports areas & NYC's last natural forest.
Tibbetts Brook Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,535 reviews
161-acre park with an aquatic complex, tennis courts, baseball fields, hiking trails & more.
Ithaca Falls Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,972 reviews
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
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
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
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
Riverfront park provides panoramic city views, a playground, spray pool, skate park & sports courts.
Niawanda Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,736 reviews
Urban green space for walking & cycling along the Niagara River, with a reservable events pavilion.
Mendon Ponds Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,582 reviews
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
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
Large park featuring a system of historic carriage roads traversing woodlands, meadows & fields.
Little Bay Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,502 reviews
Riverfront green space boasting bridge views plus baseball fields, a roller hockey rink & a dog run.
Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,493 reviews
Leafy city park with lawns, woodland trails, a small pond & an outdoor public swimming pool.
Congress Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,438 reviews
Landscaped grounds with statuary, fountains & picknicking plus a historic former casino building.
Bayard Cutting Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,358 reviews
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
Park featuring a playground, picnic areas, and a bridge, plus a restroom.
The Crossings Park of Colonie
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,391 reviews
This sprawling, tranquil park includes a scenic meadow, an arboretum, woodland trails & more.
Devil's Hole State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,337 reviews
Named for the rapids it overlooks, this park offers fishing, picnicking & hikes in the river gorge.
Heckscher Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,297 reviews
Popular park, home to frequent community events, offering leafy paths, a big playground & a pond.
Croton Point Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,209 reviews
508-acre riverfront park with a boat launch, campground, fishing, picnic areas, a playground & more.
Hempstead Lake State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,199 reviews
Tranquil park with playgrounds, equestrian, biking & hiking trails & an old-school wooden carousel.
Moreau Lake State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,165 reviews
Secluded park offering boating & fishing on its lake & multi-use trails to the Hudson River.
Kershaw Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,155 reviews
Landscaped beach features lakefront walkways, a public dock, picnic pavilions & an open-air gazebo.
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,071 reviews
English-style estate with sports & recreation, nature trails & historical society in a manor house.
Hudson Highlands State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,015 reviews
Scenic 8,000+ acre area along the Hudson River offering vistas & trails for all fitness levels.
FDR State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,147 reviews
Massive swimming pool in a park with a playground, picnic areas, basketball & a disc-golf course.
Stiglmeier Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,946 reviews
Sizable park featuring wooded & grassy areas, plus trails, horseshoe pits & volleyball courts.
Soundview Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,055 reviews
Urban green space with playgrounds, soccer & baseball fields, an amphitheater & picnic areas.
Silver Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,954 reviews
209-ac. public park with lake, 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, sports fields, trails & more.
Harbor Island Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,937 reviews
This 44-acre tract offers a playground & a small beach, plus a boat launch & sports fields.
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,885 reviews
Bayside park with athletic fields & courts, playgrounds, boat ramps & a beach on Oyster Bay Harbor.
Cold Spring Harbor State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,815 reviews
Hilly 40-acre park with harbor vistas, hardwood forest & mountain laurel plus seasonal songbirds.
Great Kills Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,885 reviews
This waterfront greenspace near Great Kills Harbor features trails, a salt marsh & 4 beaches.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,743 reviews
Former home of Theodore Roosevelt with museum, nature trails, beach & visitor center on 83 acres.
Peebles Island State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,703 reviews
Expansive riverside park with wooded trails for cross-country skiing & hiking, plus fishing access.
Pierson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,654 reviews
Hilly green park on the banks of the Hudson River featuring a boardwalk & viewing platform.
Tallman Mountain State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,647 reviews
Activities such as hiking & cross-country skiing, plus views of the Hudson River & Piermont Marsh.
Como Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,641 reviews
Park with disc golf, play structures, tennis & basketball courts, picnic shelters & a sledding hill.
Avalon Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,541 reviews
Natural conservation area with 5 diverse habitats, abundant native flora & fauna & walking trails.
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.
Hermon A. MacNeil Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,482 reviews
Named for an early 20th-century sculptor, this waterfront park offers handball & basketball courts.
Turning Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews
Wooded acres with a waterfall, paved hiking & biking trails & a boardwalk over Genesee River.
Seneca Lake State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,436 reviews
Trails & picnic areas offer scenic lake views, with a swimming beach & water sprayground for kids.
Verona Beach State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,404 reviews
Scenic picnic & camping areas on Oneida Lake, plus trails through secluded wetlands & woodlands.
Hudson Park & Beach
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,401 reviews
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
This bayfront plant & wildlife sanctuary has a working windmill plus kayaking, fishing & trails.
Blydenburgh County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,363 reviews
Forested park offering hiking trails, a playground, picnic areas & a pond for rowboats & fishing.
Cascadilla Gorge Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,279 reviews
Part of the Cornell Plantations Path, this walkway offers views of the the gorge & its waterfall.
Freedom Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,336 reviews
Lakeside park featuring a pier and trails for fishing and walking, plus picnic sites.
Bowdoin Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,260 reviews
Large park featuring trails, playgrounds, a baseball field and eagles.
Corbett's Glen Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,247 reviews
Trails run by meadows, wetlands & waterfalls in this secluded park full of native birds & wildlife.
Arthur J. Hendrickson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,206 reviews
Public area featuring a pool open during summer months & year-round athletic courts & walking paths.
Plattsburgh City Beach
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,314 reviews
Freshwater beach offering seasonal swimming areas & a nature trail, plus picnic tables & a dog park.
Nyack Beach State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,167 reviews
Scenic 61-acre riverside park attracting hikers, bikers, kayakers & cross country skiers in winter.
Falls View Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,184 reviews
Relaxed destination for viewing the cascading waters of the Mohawk River, plus walking trails.
Ithaca Falls Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,117 reviews
Hiking area featuring a short trail that leads to a waterfall.
Geyser Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,115 reviews
Scenic park featuring a hiking trail and geysers along with picnic areas.
Charles E. Sexton Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,179 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a paved path around a pond, plus disc golf and picnics.
Wilkeson Pointe
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,125 reviews
Waterfront green space featuring trails, a playground, and lake views, plus picnic tables.
Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,103 reviews
Dock with water sports from kayaking & paddleboarding, plus picknicking & barbecuing.
Lucille Ball Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,079 reviews
Park on Chautauqua Lake featuring statues of Lucille Ball, a boat launch & a playground.
Haverstraw Bay Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,021 reviews
Recreational area featuring picnic tables and gazebos, plus BBQ grills for cookouts.
Thornden Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,054 reviews
Large green space with a rose garden, basketball court, playground, pool & amphitheater.
Kaaterskill Wild Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 984 reviews
Rustic natural area with year-round activities, including camping, boating, hiking & snowmobiling.
Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,000 reviews
68-acre park with exercise & nature trails, plus a center with natural history exhibits & classes.
Victory Field
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,013 reviews
Sports complex in Forest Park with a running track & 2 artificial turf baseball fields.
Labrador Hollow Unique Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 947 reviews
Nature preserve featuring a waterfall that can be accessed via a boardwalk hike and/or a paved trail.
Pratts Falls Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 965 reviews
Hiking trails lead to a 137-foot waterfall at this scenic park with picnic spots & an archery range.
Kings Park Bluff
4.8 ★★★★★ 943 reviews
Park featuring a beach, walking trails, and a boat ramp, plus opportunities to fish.
Waterfront Park (Dobbs Ferry)
4.7 ★★★★★ 963 reviews
Clean park for picnics and fishing excursions, featuring playgrounds and a tranquil river view.
Conference House Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 959 reviews
Waterfront park with heritage buildings, broad lawn areas, multi-use trails & a playground.
Larchmont Manor Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 898 reviews
Coastal park featuring gazebo structures, clean beaches and views of Long Island Sound.
Hook Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 910 reviews
Large, undeveloped riverside park offering trails for hiking & biking, plus scenic overlooks.
Long Beach Boardwalk
4.7 ★★★★★ 903 reviews
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
Seasonal state park featuring multiple trails, along with beaches and a playground.
Schodack Island State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 901 reviews
State park in the Hudson River, featuring trails, a kayak/canoe launch & a bird conservation area.
Victor C. Waryas Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 882 reviews
Green picnic spot at the river's edge featuring slides and swings, plus a play area.
Blue Mountain Reservation
4.6 ★★★★★ 857 reviews
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
Lakeside park with baseball fields, basketball & handball courts, plus a fishing pier & picnic area.
Pugsley Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 866 reviews
84-acre city park featuring wetlands & marshes, kayak/canoe launch sites & a baseball field.
Channing H. Philbrick Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 810 reviews
Relaxed, scenic park featuring flowing rivers, streams, ponds and waterfalls.
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 805 reviews
Nature reserve featuring a scenic river, oak-pine woodlands & wildlife, including deer & waterfowl.
The Ramble
4.7 ★★★★★ 804 reviews
A heavily wooded, 36-acre section of Central Park with rocky outcroppings, laced with walking paths.
Long Branch Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 801 reviews
Green space offering sheltered areas, walking trails, a ball field, 100-ft. sledding hill & events.
Sands Point Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 767 reviews
Grand 216-acre estate around Great Gatsby era mansion houses with woods, lawns & landscaped gardens.
Teatown Lake Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 750 reviews
1,000-acre parkland offering 15 mi. of hiking trails & an indoor/outdoor nature education center.
Latourette Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 812 reviews
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
Nature preserve with picnic tables, a public restroom, and a nature center, plus opportunities for hiking.
The Plotter Kill Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Nature preserve providing kid-friendly hiking trails and waterfalls.
Upper Onondaga Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 758 reviews
Community park with athletic fields & courts, an arched stone bridge, greenhouse & spray fountain.
Kakiat Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 739 reviews
This 376-acre park has paths for hiking & horseback riding, plus diverse topography & wildlife.
Babylon Town Hall Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 733 reviews
Laid-back green space featuring swings, baseball fields and a playground, along with ponds and flowers.
Algonquin Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 702 reviews
Clean park offering serene surroundings, hiking trails, a creekside path and picnic tables.
Kennedy Memorial Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 723 reviews
Well-maintained park featuring a playground, a pool and a pond, with a skating rink and a skate park.
Southards Pond Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 644 reviews
Big fishing pond with perch, bluegill, pumpkinseed & carp that's also stocked with trout seasonally.
Scenic Hudson Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 624 reviews
Scenic park (clean and well kept) along the Hudson River, with baseball fields and a basketball court.
Onanda Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 651 reviews
Playful park with trails for walking, a dog-friendly upper area, basketball courts and a playground.
Barry Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 645 reviews
Relaxed, family-friendly place with sports fields, two playgrounds and tennis courts.
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.
John B. Austin Nature Trail, Lockport
4.8 ★★★★★ 591 reviews
Tranquil nature trails featuring a waterfall, an old-growth forest and a creek, as well as wildlife.
Greece Canal Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 609 reviews
A 577-acre park with amenities such as a dog park, athletic facilities, playgrounds & camping areas.
Glen Falls
4.7 ★★★★★ 594 reviews
Park offering kid-friendly trails, picnic tables, and a waterfall, plus ducks and painted murals.
Madam Brett Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 583 reviews
Tranquil park on Fishkill Creek offering walking trails to a wetland observation area & a waterfall.
Amherst State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 584 reviews
Former historic convent serves as a small state park with jogging trails & guided nature walks.
Cumberland Bay State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 606 reviews
Popular destination for beach swimming & scenic picnics on the shore of Lake Champlain.
Braddock Bay Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 569 reviews
Clean bay-area park featuring hiking trails and a hawk-watching platform.
Lasdon Public Gardens and & Veterans Memorial
4.7 ★★★★★ 552 reviews
Former home modeled after Mount Vernon, with gardens, trails & a nature sanctuary for public use.
Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 571 reviews
Wooded nature preserve spanning 813 acres, with hiking, biking & accessible trails.
Hovey Pond Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 541 reviews
Relaxed park with a pond , wetlands, plus botanical gardens and a playground.
Winding Hills County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 538 reviews
Site features campgrounds, a 40-acre lake, trails, a boathouse, playgrounds, & picnic shelters.
Kingsland Point Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 548 reviews
Ballfields, picnic areas, hiking, fishing & a playground are offered in this scenic county park.
Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 529 reviews
Riverside nature preserve offering trails for hiking & skiing, plus fishing, hunting & birding.
Tarrytown Lakes Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 516 reviews
Lakefront green space with water access for fishing or paddling plus hiking trails & picnic tables.
F T Proctor Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 512 reviews
Rolling 62-acre city park with a creek & lily pond plus basketball courts & sports fields.
Welwyn Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 499 reviews
Wooded preserve on a former estate, with nature trails & a Holocaust museum in a 1913 mansion.
Cranberry Lake Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 487 reviews
Protected lake, forest & swamp containing varied habitat types & an educational nature center.
Van Der Donck Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 531 reviews
Riverfront park featuring benches, fish and turtles.
Durand Eastman Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 492 reviews
Trails wind over rolling terrain at this lakeside park that features a golf course & an arboretum.
Lasalle Waterfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 490 reviews
Park with a bike path, picnic areas, fishing, and barbecue grills, as well as a public restroom.
Schiller Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 509 reviews
A playground, athletic fields, a swimming pool & a community center are offered in this city park.
Great Bear Recreational Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 430 reviews
Long forested, well-maintained trails for dog-walking and biking.
North Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 428 reviews
Wooded section of Central Park offering walking/biking paths, hiking, birdwatching & a stream.
Little Stony Point
4.8 ★★★★★ 419 reviews
Hiker-friendly area on the Hudson River featuring a sandy beach, plus hiking trails.
High Rock Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 434 reviews
City park known for its ponds, wetlands, walking trails & a hill with panoramic views at the top.
Gorge Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 414 reviews
Steep 0.65-mi. hiking trail along a gorge with dramatic rock formations, waterfalls & pools.
Corning Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 439 reviews
Park space beside the Hudson River, featuring a hiking/running trail, boat launch & amphitheater.
Massapequa Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 398 reviews
Nature preserve featuring paved and dirt trails, ponds and lakes.
Black Creek Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 389 reviews
Shaded, clean, dog-friendly nature preserve featuring walking trails, suspension bridges and river views.
Henry Hudson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 396 reviews
Park where you can launch a kayak, go fishing, and enjoy picnics, featuring a playground, baseball fields, and grills.
Lake Superior State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 412 reviews
This large public recreation space around a lake & pond offers a sandy beach with a boat launch.
Crawford Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 391 reviews
36-acre park with paths, lush grounds, a play area, picnic pavilion & a mansion with musical events.
Silver Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 414 reviews
Ducks, geese, swans, and turtles are among the wildlife at this peaceful park with a walking path.
Elmwood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 404 reviews
This 65-acre park features athletic fields & courts, a playground & a picnic area with a pavilion.
Christman Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
Preserve featuring a waterfall and hiking trails through plantations, streams and woods.
Allen Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 398 reviews
Site for various sports, picnicking with grills, sledding, a bandshell & an exercise course.
Shore Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Family-friendly green space featuring a playground, walking paths and picnic benches amid lush plants.
Kings Point Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 391 reviews
Community green space offering athletic facilities & playgrounds, plus rustic wooded areas & trails.
Greenport Conservation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 382 reviews
Spread over 625 acres, this conservation area preserves the area's varied natural landscape.
Haviland's Cove Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 406 reviews
Sandy park with river swimming areas and beaches, plus playground equipment and grilling stations.
The Webster Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 361 reviews
Peaceful park featuring trails, ponds and gardens filled with shrubs and trees.
Henpeck Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 385 reviews
Clean canal-side park featuring hiking and biking trails as well as picnic benches.
Isle View Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 370 reviews
Peaceful park along the Niagara River, offering picnics and boat launches.
Plum Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 361 reviews
Riverside park providing picnic tables, a playground, grills and a white gazebo.
Quiet Cove Riverfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 359 reviews
Clean, tranquil locale with picnic areas, trails and decks that overlook the Hudson River.
Confluence Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 373 reviews
Serene, landscaped park by the river offering benches for relaxing & scenic water views.
Buckhorn Island State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 371 reviews
Wetland, meadow & forest reserve on 895 acres with trails for hiking, biking & cross-country skiing.
George’s Island Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 376 reviews
208-acre riverside park for sailing, fishing, baseball & trails linked to the Hudson River Greenway.
Franny Reese State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 357 reviews
This 251-acre park features hiking & biking trails, the ruins of a 19th-century estate & more.
Kennedy - Dells County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Free suburban park for exercise, picnics and leisurely hikes.
Newtown Battlefield State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 352 reviews
Site of a significant Revolutionary War battle, with a memorial monument, plus cabins & campsites.
Seton Falls Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 394 reviews
City park featuring forestlands, a manmade waterfall, bird observation & a playground.
Shore Park and Parkway
4.6 ★★★★★ 348 reviews
Park for walking, biking, and rollerblading with views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and the harbor.
Tryon Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 346 reviews
Secluded city park known for its hiking & biking trails amid picturesque surroundings.
Bay Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 353 reviews
A waterside recreation area on 96 acres, with courts, fields, a skate park, golf & a fishing dock.
Cronomer Hill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 360 reviews
Family-friendly park containing a fire-viewing tower and playgrounds, plus hiking trails.
Jeff Blatnick Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 347 reviews
Park with baseball fields, playgrounds, a dog park, a roller rink, a frisbee golf course, and tennis courts.
Twin Lakes Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 351 reviews
Nature preserve featuring a reservoir and trails for hiking and wildlife watching.
North Mount Loretto State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 334 reviews
Sizable natural area with forests & wetlands, offering hiking, fishing & birdwatching opportunities.
High Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 323 reviews
Natural area with picnic pavilions & a gazebo, mineral springs & a 9/11 memorial sculpture.
Oatka Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Popular park with trails for hiking and birdwatching plus a creek for fishing.
Lenoir Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
40-acre preserve offering Hudson River views, featuring a nature center & seasonal butterfly garden.
Cluett Schantz Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Park featuring a playground, sports facilities, a pond, a picnic area, and a farmers' market.
Bashakill Wildlife Management Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 317 reviews
Wildlife, birds and eagles abound at this preserve, which offers a range of outdoor activities.
Mashomack Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 310 reviews
A 2,039-acre coastal nature reserve on an island established in 1980 with marshes, forest & creeks.
Stringham Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 338 reviews
Big recreational area for baseball and soccer fields and basketball courts.
Centennial Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 315 reviews
Park with picnic tables, benches, and a garden, plus opportunities for walking.
Milburn Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 321 reviews
Creekside 24-acre green space with a half-mile walking & jogging trail & a boat launch.
Thain Family Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Many of the trails in this old woodland date back to the natives resident before European arrival.
Nature Center at Greenburgh
4.7 ★★★★★ 303 reviews
Gardens, trails & a pond over a 33-ac. nature preserve plus exhibits in a former manor house.
Upper Landing Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 306 reviews
Urban riverfront space with a seasonal, 21-story glass elevator leading to a walkway over the water.
Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Bike-friendly trail along a reservoir with a mountain backdrop and foliage tunnels.
Neversink Gorge Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Outdoor area featuring 3 waterfalls along the Neversink River, with hiking trails of varying difficulty.
Fleischmann Pier Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 296 reviews
Park offering scenic river views, as well as a fishing pier, ball field, and trail.
Onondaga Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 297 reviews
Landscaped grounds along Onondaga Creek with play areas, sunken gardens & a rustic stone bridge.
Clay Pit Ponds State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 298 reviews
265-ac. nature preserve including wetlands, ponds, hiking trails, an interpretive center & more.
Twin Lakes County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
This park's equestrian center offers riding lessons, year-round boarding space & miles of trails.
Kinns Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 282 reviews
Dog-friendly trails and paths through the woods, plus a picnic area.
Lisha Kill Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 281 reviews
Nature preserve with 3 marked trails, plus scenic waterfalls and hiking routes.
Ives Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 273 reviews
Playground featuring swings, plus Frisbee and fishing spots along the river, benches, and a gazebo.
Bayswater Point State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 291 reviews
Wetlands & wooded area with trails at the Far Rockaways tip providing habitat for migrating birds.
The Loch
4.5 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Picturesque Central Park stream running from the Pool, under bridges, to the Harlem Meer.
Silver Mine
4.7 ★★★★★ 264 reviews
Hiking area with a lake for fishing, picnics, and tubing, plus a large parking lot.
Hallett Nature Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 263 reviews
Wooded area within the city's storied Central Park, offering trails, a pond & local bird species.
East Mongaup River Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 263 reviews
Recreation area offering picnic facilities, trails, a playground, and athletic fields.
Rockwood Hall
4.8 ★★★★★ 256 reviews
A 1,000-acre landscaped estate around a large Elizabethan Rockefeller family mansion.
Mount Hope Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Peaceful park featuring trails, picnic tables, and reservoir views, plus fishing.
Powell's Cove Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 274 reviews
Scenic park featuring a walking trail and beach access.
Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Wildlife refuge featuring trails and an observation platform for spotting owls and other birds.
Riverdale Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Hiking and biking area featuring baseball fields, tennis courts, woodlands and Hudson River views.
Marshlands Conservancy
4.8 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
Large wildlife sanctuary bordering the harbor with a visitor center & 3 miles of hiking paths.
Esopus Meadows Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 246 reviews
Riverside nature park stretching 96 acres with 2 miles of hiking trails, woodland & a pavilion.
Fresh Creek Nature Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 260 reviews
City nature preserve composed of marshland, offering trails & bird-watching opportunities.
Blue Heron Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 240 reviews
Nature preserve featuring lush woodlands, ponds and trails, plus a center dedicated to wildlife.
Bear Hill Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Scenic hiking area with a 1.5-mile trail leading to vistas and cliffs for climbing.
Oakley Corners State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 236 reviews
State park featuring forested trails and ponds for hiking and biking.
Morgan Hill State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 230 reviews
National forest offering a range of activities including hiking, mountain biking, and fishing.
Morgan Lake Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 257 reviews
Park featuring a public restroom and picnic tables, plus fishing and a walkway over the Hudson.
Peach Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 225 reviews
Sprawling park with winding trails, picnic tables and benches that lead to orchard-style views.
Lock 8 Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
Relaxed, well-kept park featuring picnic tables, a lock and a bike trail.
Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
This park offers hiking & cross country skiing trails, a ropes course, camping shelters & cabins.
Willie Wildlife Marsh
4.8 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
State park featuring a boardwalk trail through a peaceful forest with wildlife.
Tow Path Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 242 reviews
Green space along the Niagara River featuring a playground and benches plus walking paths and sunset views.
Smith's Clove Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 233 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds, a baseball diamond and picnic areas, plus a roller rink.
Tivoli Lake Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 238 reviews
Lake, pond, wood and stream, plus trails for hiking and biking in a quiet green space.
Garth Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Wooded park featuring a basketball court, a playground, play structures, swings and a baseball field.
Tackapausha Nature Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 232 reviews
Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary
4.3 ★★★★☆ 231 reviews
Relaxed marshland featuring a network of trails, plus a visitor centre.
High Tor State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 217 reviews
Day park known for scenic hiking paths offering Hudson River views, plus a jumbo pool & picnic area.
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