Long Island Greenway

Long Island | New York

What We’re Doing
Creating a nearly 200-mile greenway through 27 communities from Manhattan to Montauk.

Our Goal
Connect millions of New Yorkers to each other, to nature, and to the 750-mile Empire State Trail.

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Long Island Greenway by the Numbers

Nearly 200

miles of greenway

73M

annual visitors

communities within a 10-minute walk

355

connected parks

The Greenway Story

In 2020, New York State opened the Empire State Trail, a continuous 750-mile multiuse trail that spans the state from Plattsburgh in the north and Buffalo in the west. Those trails connect in Albany, in the center of the state, and continue south to the Battery at the tip of Manhattan. But it ends there—leaving out more than 8 million New Yorkers who live east of Manhattan on the arm of Long Island.

Now, a plan is in motion to change that by creating the Long Island Greenway, a new trail that will stretch east from Manhattan all the way to Montauk and link residents of Long Island (including Brooklyn and Queens) to the Empire State Trail. The Long Island Greenway is slated to run nearly 200 miles, connecting 27 key communities and 26 existing parks in the process. The greenway will be 60 percent off-road, offering a refreshing way to travel between these communities—or all the way out of the city for those seeking a longer adventure.

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The Long Island Greenway will be developed in five sections:
Section 1: Eisenhower Park to Brentwood State Park, 25 miles
Section 2: South Fork, Riverhead to Montauk, 50 miles
Section 3: Riverhead to Brentwood, 40 miles
Section 4: Riverhead to Orient Point, 35 miles
Section 5: Manhattan Connection, 38 miles

With ongoing community outreach and support throughout each section development, construction of the trail’s first 25 miles will begin in 2025.

Project Timeline

About This Project

Long Island Greenway Maps

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Section 1 Map

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One-Page Report

Trails connect people to nature and communities to their neighbors. We’re planning a bike and pedestrian multi-use path for more than seven million New Yorkers.

One-Page Overview

2020 Report

The Long Island Greenway—a nearly 200-mile extension to the Empire State Trail—will complete a truly statewide trail from Buffalo and Plattsburgh to Montauk.

Long Island Greenway 2020 Report

2018 Feasibility Report

This project kicked off in 2018 with a feasibility study, determining if and how the greenway could come to life. A particular challenge was the first 25 miles of the trail, navigating the dense urban landscape of Long Island.

Overall Feasibility Report
Trust for Public Land Announces $16.4 Million for First Phase of Long Island Greenway

Trust for Public Land (TPL) is proud to announce $16.4 million in federal funding for Suffolk County for the first phase of the Long Island Greenway – the 12-mile Brentwood to Bethpage Connector.

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Trust for Public Land Applauds the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Announced Grant Support for Five Mile Creek Trail in Dallas, Texas and The Long Island Greenway in New York

The U.S. Department of Transportation [USDOT] announced more than $2.2 billion of RAISE grant funds with over $10 million designated for two landmark trail projects being led by Trust for Public Land (TPL) in Texas and New York.

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Urban Trails Are Part of the Climate Change Solution

Great trail systems make cities much more livable—and more fun. Learn how they’re also helping in the fight against climate change.

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Support the Long Island Greenway by Signing Our Petition

We need your voice to bring the Long Island Greenway to life! Imagine a scenic, interconnected pathway stretching across Long Island, providing safe and accessible routes for walking, biking, and enjoying the outdoors.

Your support and advocacy are crucial to making this vision a reality. Join us in speaking up for a greener, healthier Long Island and help us pave the way to a greener future!

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