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Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced the completion of the Jones Beach Shared Use Path, a new 4.5-mile leisure trail that offers walkers, skaters, runners, and cyclists stunning views of one of New York's most popular and beautiful state parks.
The new trail, completed six months ahead of schedule, also links to existing leisure paths on Long Island, giving users access to hundreds of miles of additional trails and further promoting green transportation in the region.
"As warmer weather approaches, Long Island residents and visitors alike will now have a brand-new path to explore one of New York's treasured outdoor locations," Cuomo said.
"We are making historic investments in our parks and transportation infrastructure, and this path will give New Yorkers another great place to exercise and take in Jones Beach's unparalleled views."
"Parks are vital in our communities across the state, and Jones Beach is one of New York's most popular state parks," said Lt. Gov.Kathy Hochul, who made the announcement.
"The shared use path provides an additional 4.5-mile trail for walkers, runners, cyclists, and skaters with picture-perfect views of the Atlantic Ocean. The project was completed ahead of schedule with no additional cost and links to existing paths on Long Island, giving people access to hundreds of miles of trails, increasing tourism and growing the economy."
The new path runs from Jones Beach Field 6, then along the picturesque Jones Beach Boardwalk to West End 2, where the new Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center will be located.
The path offers a scenic view of the Atlantic Ocean as well as beach plantings. Traffic control signage was installed for the safety of the users and passing motorists.
The path also links to existing shared-use paths - the Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway Shared-Use Path and the Ellen Farrant Memorial Bikeway - along the Ocean and Wantagh State Parkways, giving users access to hundreds of miles of bicycle routes throughout Long Island.
Announced by Governor Cuomo in November of 2017, the $3.5 million project was originally expected to halt during the summer of 2018 so as not to interfere with beach activities.
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