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74th Street Track

4.6 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Running track in New York, New York

Open to the public Free Outdoor Dirt / cinder

Popular outdoor dirt track featuring playground facilities and views of the river.

Plan your run

  • Access Open to the public · free to use
  • Surface Dirt / cinder — soft underfoot but slower and puddle-prone after rain
  • Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
  • Amenities water fountain (from runner reviews)
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (212) 870-3070
  • Website nycgovparks.org

Hours

Monday 6 AM–1 AM
Tuesday 6 AM–1 AM
Wednesday 6 AM–1 AM
Thursday 6 AM–1 AM
Friday 6 AM–1 AM
Saturday 6 AM–1 AM
Sunday 6 AM–1 AM

Posted gate hours. Park tracks often close at dusk even when the listing says later, and school tracks close for meets and practice.

Is 74th Street Track open to the public?

74th Street Track is open to the public and free to use. It welcomes public runners; hours and any access rules are worth a quick check before your first visit.

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What's at this track

Features at 74th Street Track, confirmed by runners' own reviews.

🟤 Dirt / Cinder Tracks 3 mentions

“Good public outdoor dirt track for running with a great view of the river.”

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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 70 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

🧘 rarely crowded 2 mentions

“Great place to relax and unwind if you want to be by yourself or with your family I come here when I want to have quiet time for myself water is relaxing.”

🏞️ scenic setting 4 mentions

“Favorite place to go and sit by the water and watch the people walk pass by.”

From the reviews

…It would be great however to get some love and repairs to the track itself, on the north side especially there are a lot of dips and worn areas that could use some leveling out.

★★★★★ — Maura, Jun 2021

Good public outdoor dirt track for running with a great view of the river. Small park area in the middle with seating around the outside of the track. Can sometimes get a bit crowded though with dog-walkers or other runners.

★★★★☆ — Kenneth, Jun 2021

Short track. Approx 200meters according to my gps watch. 220 yards. Drinking fountains available.

★★★★★ — Rich, Jun 2020

Good public outdoor dirt track for running with a great view of the river. Small park area in the middle with seating around the outside of the track. Can sometimes get a bit crowded though with dog-walkers or other runners. Good public outdoor dirt track for running with a great view of the river.

★★★★★ — Drew, Dec 2025

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Where to find 74th Street Track

Riverside Dr &, W 74th St, New York, NY10024

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and runner reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own or manage this track? Claim your listing — it's free.