New York

Central Park offers shaded paths north of Midtown and beside the Upper West Side. For a flatter run, use the Hudson esplanade or cross to Brooklyn for views across the East River.

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Central Park · southern and mid-park paths

Midtown & Upper West Side

5.9 km Loop

Hudson River Park Esplanade

West Village & Tribeca

2.9 km Out & back

Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway

DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights

2.6 km Out & back

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Where to run in New York

Central Park · southern and mid-park paths

A longer park circuit linking Sheep Meadow, the western paths and the landscapes of mid-park.

Approx. distance5.9 km

Underfoot

Paved paths, sidewalks and steps

Start here

On the path beside the Dairy Visitor Center.

Head north on the western paths toward the Reservoir’s south side, then return by the eastern paths and Bethesda Terrace.

Getting there

Walk into the park from Fifth Avenue/59th Street or Columbus Circle.

Before you go

Use marked crossings at park drives, walk rather than run on steps and avoid the Reservoir track while it is under maintenance.

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Hudson River Park Esplanade

A level waterfront option beside former working piers, convenient for West Village hotels.

Approx. distance2.9 km

Underfoot

Paved pedestrian paths

Start here

On the esplanade at the Christopher Street approach.

Follow Hudson River Park Esplanade to Pier 26, then return along the same path.

Getting there

Walk west from Christopher Street station to the river.

Before you go

Stay on pedestrian paths, follow posted signs at gates and avoid the parallel bike path.

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Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway

The Lower Manhattan skyline stays across the water as the route passes the park’s piers.

Approx. distance2.6 km

Underfoot

Paved pedestrian paths

Start here

On the park path at Old Fulton Street, beside Pier 1.

Follow Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway to Pier 6, then return along the same path.

Getting there

Walk downhill from High Street subway station toward Old Fulton Street.

Before you go

Share the Greenway carefully and slow down around ferry queues and pier entrances.

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More places to run

Central Park Reservoir

A longer northern extension; check for current track maintenance and follow the counterclockwise rule.

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Hudson River Park · north of Christopher Street

Continue toward Chelsea for more riverside distance, checking pier access signs as you go.

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Sources & route notes

Researched using the official visitor and park sources below; not checked on foot. Maps and GPX files use the same saved OpenStreetMap pedestrian paths. Distances are approximate. Check local notices for access, gate hours and diversions.

Researched October 17, 2026