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Lawrence Virgilio Playground
4.6 ★★★★★ 749 Google reviews · Park track in Woodside, New York
Urban park with a playground, basketball courts, running track & seasonal outdoor pool.
Plan your run
- Access Open to the public · free to use
- Surface Rubber / synthetic — springy, fast, and easy on the legs; runs well wet or dry
- Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
- Amenities restrooms, water fountain (from runner reviews)
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (212) 639-9675
- Website nycgovparks.org
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
Is Lawrence Virgilio Playground open to the public?
Lawrence Virgilio Playground is open to the public and free to use. Public park and city tracks like this one are typically open dawn-to-dusk with no membership and no sign-up — just show up and run your laps.
What's at this track
“The rubber floor mats are very worn and can be slippery.”
“Has water fountain to drink and get water,but no bathroom unfortunately,as I heard of,but overall, great Park to take your children out to play and socialize!”
What runners highlight
“You may have one kid, but you have no idea how many little ones stop by and dangle their bodies during my 10-15 minute workout.”
“I used to bring my kids here as they were growing up, and it was always a clean, peaceful park.”
From the reviews
…As the years have passed, I've spent late nights playing cards with friends, having conversations on Jadens bench, running around the track, and swinging on the swings with strangers. Even smaller public spaces like these shape childhoods and provide sanctuary to all.
…Please please do not ride bicycles in the running track. Smaller bicycles/tricycles are okay, but there are some teenagers ride big ones. Bike paths are all over the place outside. Why would you come to this tiny/narrow running track and try to run over people?
Great wonderful park for kids adults, track and handball courts, has pool but needs to be repaired with is not currently used.
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