Find a Running Track in Maspeth at Frank Principe Park

If you want a running track in Maspeth, Frank Principe Park in Queens is the neighbourhood answer. The park sits on Maurice Ave. at 63rd Street, between 54th Avenue and Borden Avenue, and its running track loops around a turf soccer field, so runners get a clear, repeatable circuit while walkers keep an easier pace. The same grounds hold tennis courts, basketball courts, handball courts and open fields used for baseball and local leagues, which is why the park reads as a sports hub rather than a single-purpose track.

The decision most visitors need to make is timing. Frank Principe Park hours are 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day of the week, so an early run before work and an evening session after it both fit inside the same posted window. The park holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 841 reviews, and the visitor notes attached to it point to easy parking and public restrooms on site.

What is not published matters too: the park record lists no track length, surface specification, lighting schedule or court booking system. Plan around the posted hours and check the gate signs or the NYC Parks page for any permit notice. Which courts and fields are on site, when to go, and how to bring kids or a dog are answered below.

Name: Frank Principe Park
Address: Maurice Ave., 63 St. between 54 Ave. and Borden Ave., Queens, NY
Area: Maspeth, Queens
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, same window every day
Phone: (212) 639-9675
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 841 reviews
Facilities: running track around a turf soccer field; tennis, basketball and handball courts; open fields for baseball and leagues; paved walking paths; playground
Visitor notes: easy parking; public restrooms
Not published: entry price, court reservations, lighting, transit, track length

Frank Principe Park works best when you treat it as several facilities sharing one footprint. The running track circles a turf soccer field, so the middle of the loop can be in use for soccer while the lanes carry runners and walkers. Beyond the turf, open fields are set aside for baseball and local league play, which gives the park a team-sports side alongside the solo runners.

Racquet and ball players have their own space. Tennis courts are part of the grounds, basketball courts give pickup players room to run a game, and dedicated handball courts serve the players who come specifically for the wall. Having the track, the turf and three kinds of courts in one Maspeth park means a group with mixed interests can split up and still leave together.

For a slower visit, paved walking paths offer a low-key route for dog walkers and casual strolls, and a playground with varied equipment keeps kids occupied while an adult runs laps or waits for a court to open up. The photos below show the turf field from the sideline and the paved path that runs past the playground.

The honest limitation: the park record does not list how many courts of each kind exist, whether nets stay up year-round, or whether lights extend play after dark. If you are planning around a specific court or a league game, check the NYC Parks page for Frank Principe Park before you travel.

Every day of the week runs on the same schedule at Frank Principe Park: 6:00 AM opening and 9:00 PM closing, with no shorter weekend window in the park record. That gives several realistic ways to use the running track in Maspeth. A 6 AM session suits runners who want the loop before the commute. A late-morning or midday visit suits remote workers and parents with younger kids heading for the playground. An evening run before 9 PM closes out a work day.

The fifteen-hour daily window means the track fits around a work day at either end, and it is the same on Saturday and Sunday as on a Tuesday, so there is no weekend schedule to memorise.

Courts are a different question. The record does not publish a reservation or permit system for the tennis, basketball or handball courts, and it does not list peak hours. The fields are also described as used by local leagues, so organised games may share the space at times the record does not specify. The practical approach is to arrive with a backup plan: if the court you want is taken, run the track first and come back.

Seasonal detail is missing as well. Only regular weekly hours are listed, with no special holiday periods, so check the NYC Parks listing on public holidays or in bad weather. Because no lighting schedule is published, a late-year evening visit is safest planned for before dark rather than right up to 9 PM.

Frank Principe Park carries family-friendly and dog-friendly labels in its park record, and the layout explains why. The playground with varied equipment gives children their own zone, while the paved walking paths give a parent with a stroller or someone walking a dog a smooth loop away from the courts. One workable split is one adult on the running track while another stays near the playground, since both sit inside the same park.

Two practical notes come straight from visitor feedback attached to the park: parking is described as easy, and public restrooms are available. Easy parking and on-site restrooms are what turn a quick run into a full family afternoon, especially with younger kids who need a break between activities.

For dog owners, the published description mentions dog walkers using the paved paths for casual strolls. It does not mention a dedicated dog run or off-leash hours, so keep dogs on the paths and off the turf and courts unless posted signs say otherwise.

If you are driving in from elsewhere in Queens, the location to use is Maurice Ave. at 63rd Street, between 54th Avenue and Borden Avenue. Transit directions, accessibility details and court lighting are not published in the park record, so check the NYC Parks page or call (212) 639-9675 before visiting with a wheelchair user or a large group.

What are Frank Principe Park hours?
The park is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Sunday, with the same posted window every day. No special holiday hours are listed, so check the NYC Parks page on public holidays.

Where is Frank Principe Park located?
It is on Maurice Ave. at 63rd Street, between 54th Avenue and Borden Avenue, in Maspeth, Queens. Use that cross-street description for directions, since the record gives no numbered street address.

Is there a running track in Maspeth at Frank Principe Park?
Yes. A running track circles a turf soccer field, giving runners a continuous loop and walkers room for an easier pace. Track length and surface type are not published in the park record.

Does Frank Principe Park have tennis courts?
Yes. Tennis courts are part of the park, alongside basketball courts and dedicated handball courts. The number of courts and any permit or reservation rules are not published, so check the NYC Parks page first.

Is there parking near Frank Principe Park?
Visitor feedback attached to the park describes parking as easy. No specific lot, meter rules or capacity are published, so allow extra time if you are arriving with a group for a game.

Are there restrooms at Frank Principe Park?
Yes. Public restrooms are noted in visitor feedback for the park. Separate restroom hours are not listed, so confirm on arrival if timing matters, especially early in the morning or close to 9 PM.

Is Frank Principe Park good for kids and dogs?
The park carries family-friendly and dog-friendly labels. Kids get a playground with varied equipment, and dog walkers use the paved paths. No dedicated dog run or off-leash area is listed.

How is Frank Principe Park rated?
It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 841 reviews, with visitors pointing to easy parking and public restrooms alongside the running track, the turf field and the courts.

What is the phone number for Frank Principe Park?
The listed number is (212) 639-9675. The park also has an NYC Parks web page, which is the place to check closures or permit notices before you go.

Keep moving around Queens after the track. First, a tree-lined park on 49th Avenue pairs a garden path with a play area for a slower outdoor stroll. Next, three Queens parks combine trails, courts and youth activities, with a fishing pond and arts and crafts in the mix. Then a Queens playground stacks tennis, basketball and handball courts beside a kids play area, open daily from 6 AM. A six-acre park adds a dedicated dog run, a teen sports area and an outdoor gym. Finally, a Maspeth route runs from a skate park to Gateway Park, so bring wheels and check access before you set off.