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Thomas Jefferson Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 2,710 Google reviews · Park track in New York, New York

Indoor Outdoor Dirt / cinder Infield field

City-owned space for indoor & outdoor recreation, with a track, sports facilities & an outdoor pool.

Plan your run

  • Access Members / paid access
  • Surface Dirt / cinder — soft underfoot but slower and puddle-prone after rain
  • Indoor & outdoor has both indoor and outdoor running options
  • Infield a soccer/football field inside the oval — handy if the kids want to play while you run
  • Amenities restrooms, parking (from runner reviews)
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (212) 639-9675
  • Website nycgovparks.org

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 PM

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

Is Thomas Jefferson Park open to the public?

Thomas Jefferson Park is a private or paid-access facility — expect a membership, day pass, or admission rather than open public access. Check their site or call for current rates and public hours before you plan a visit.

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What's at this track

Features at Thomas Jefferson Park, confirmed by runners' own reviews.

Tracks with an Infield Field 3 mentions

“Other than that the handball court soccer field playground and baseball field were all in the same vicinity the spider climbing play part was the best”

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🚻 Tracks with Restrooms 10 mentions

“They have a porto-potty seems like the regular bathrooms aren't open (atleast when we were there).”

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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 2,710 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

👨‍👩‍👧 good for the whole family 3 mentions

“It is a nice communal area to go with friends, family, and even your pets!”

From the reviews

My daily walks on the track are good. Friendly atmosphere. A few left over trash from people's barbecuing and homeless men sleeping on the benches. But the park is kept up. I enjoy the scenery and the environment, so much better than living in the South dirtiest Bronx.

★★★★★ — Dianne, Jun 2023

…Track's good for runs, courts always busy, skate park is a nice add. Dog run is whatever, kinda muddy. Gets hectic on summer weekends with BBQs and music everywhere. Some corners feel sketchy at night. Daytime it's the heart of the neighborhood.

★★★★★ — Ethan, Feb 2026

…The running track is nice--4 laps around is equivalent to a mile. I walked a mile and a half at 9am this morning (3/28/2026). The bathrooms are nice, and they have two pool tables. Can't wait to pick up a cue stick for myself.

★★★★★ — Christina, Mar 2026

…A park full of amenities for all ages ranging from Track and Field to outdoor swimming. Thomas Jefferson Park also boasts a Recreation center for children & seniors.

★★★★★ — Samad, Apr 2019

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Where to find Thomas Jefferson Park

2180 1st Ave, New York, NY10029

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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.