Calvert Vaux Park paths
89Calvert Vaux Park paths: 1.5 miles of bike paths in and around New York, NY. 72% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. It stays away from cars the whole way. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 89 out of 100.
1.5 mi · 72% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
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Best place to start
Park at Calvert Vaux Park, off Shore Parkway, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 200 feet away and a playground is about 750 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Calvert Vaux Park (along the trail): 3 playgrounds, 1 restroom and 2 parking lots
- Kaiser Park (0.3 mi away): 1 playground and 1 restroom
Plus 8 playgrounds outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
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