An iconic run around the Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park, this 1.58 mile loop around the Stephanie and Fred Shuman Reservoir Running Track offers runners a soft surface made of crushed gravel and some of Central Park’s best views of the Midtown skyline.

Klubb Tip: Run in a counterclockwise direction around the track. Dogs, strollers, and bikes are not allowed on the track at any time.

  • Meeting Point: Southwest “corner” of Reservoir (Where Bridle Path converges with Southwest edge of Running Track)
  • Neighborhoods: Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Central Park
  • Train Station: 86th Street—Upper West Side
  • Amenities: Public Restrooms nearby
Stephanie and Fred Shuman Reservoir Running Track
Views from the Stephanie and Fred Shuman Reservoir Running Track

Route Details:

Take a break from pounding the pavement and treat yourself to this iconic run around the Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. From Columbus Circle, you can get to the Reservoir on a soft dirt path via the Bridle Path.