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A grass track is the gentlest surface you can run laps on — soft, low-impact, and quiet, which makes it a favorite for recovery runs, barefoot strides, and anyone managing shin or joint stress. Cross-country runners in particular use grass loops to build strength without the pounding of pavement. The trade-offs are real, though: grass is uneven, so footing takes attention and it's not the place for all-out speed; it's slower than a hard surface; and it gets slick and heavy when wet. Times on grass will look slow compared with a rubber track, and that's expected — the point is the cushioning, not the clock. Treat it as a strength-and-recovery surface and it's a real asset; ask it for a fast measured mile and it'll disappoint. The 446 tracks below match this feature — use the map to find the closest one, or browse by state.

Feature labels come from each track's own listing and runners' reviews; surfaces, lighting, and hours change, so confirm with the venue.

Top-rated tracks with a grass surface

Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count.

Jackson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,622 reviews

6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL

Open to public Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

540-plus-acre city park featuring a beach, gardens & indoor/outdoor fitness facilities.

Warinanco Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,371 reviews

Roselle, NJ

Open to public Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Expansive park offering an ice-skating rink & lake activities plus multiple playing fields & trails.

McCarren Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 6,255 reviews

776 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY

Open to public Grass good for the whole family

Public park with playgrounds, sports fields & courts, plus an Olympic-sized pool & a running track.

John V. Lindsay East River Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 4,326 reviews

FDR Dr, New York, NY

Open to public Grass good for the whole familyscenic setting

46-acre riverside park with bike paths, an amphitheater & playgrounds, plus sports courts & fields.

Glasgow Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,871 reviews

2275 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE

Grass great for intervalsgood for the whole family

County park with woodland trails, tennis & basketball courts, a skate park & a farmer's market.

Carpenter Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,445 reviews

3498 E 112th Ave, Thornton, CO

Open to public Lit at night Grass good for the whole familyeasy parking

Park featuring an amphitheater, a carousel, a boat house, a playground, a skate park & sports.

Tumbleweed Park Recreation Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,432 reviews

745 E Germann Rd, Chandler, AZ

Grass good for the whole familyeasy parking

Park featuring many tennis courts, a large recreation center & a themed playground.

Raymond Rimkus Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,368 reviews

6440 Evers Rd, Leon Valley, TX

Open to public Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

22-acre park including sports fields, a playground with a merry-go-round, a track & picnic areas.

Cornerstone Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,020 reviews

1600 Wigwam Pkwy, Henderson, NV

Open to public Lit at night Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

This scenic area features a 31-acre lake & public amenities such as paths & lighted sport courts.

Pershing Field Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,774 reviews

201 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ

Grass good for the whole family

Park offering many amenities, including an ice rink, pool, playground & fields & courts for sports.

Linden Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,811 reviews

Linden Blvd. &, Vermont St, Brooklyn, NY

Open to public Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Sports park spanning 4 blocks, with a football field & track, plus handball, tennis & a playground.

Wingate Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,747 reviews

Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Open to public Grass great for intervalsfree to use

Community park with a playground, a baseball field, handball & basketball courts & a running track.

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