Shore Park and Parkway

Distance: approximately 4.5 miles

Good for: scenic views, long-distance runs

The Run: American Veterans Memorial Pier/69th street pier (Bay Ridge) to Toys “R” Us (Bensonhurst Park). Run along the Belt Parkway while taking in views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge towering over the Narrows. Spot Coney Island, Brooklyn’s Fort Hamilton Army Base, and Staten Island’s Fort Wadsworth across the way. On the right day, you’ll see cruise ships departing the New York Harbor.

More to do: If you end at the pier, take time to admire city staples, such as the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, and Beacon, which commemorates September 11.

Find a running loop: Try Dyker Beach Park and Golf Course. This 2.1 mile loop wraps around the entire golf course and park, which includes a baseball and soccer field, as well as a playground and a dog run on 86th Street. Access Shore Park and Parkway near the intersection of Poly Place and 14th Avenue.

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