Timeline
18:50
Grab a coffee or snack at Clawson Playground. It’s a peaceful spot with courts and fields, rarely crowded outside school hours. Perfect for settling in before the walk.
19:19
Walk south to Great Kills Park. The 29-minute trek takes you through woodland and onto the beach. Arrive just in time to find a good spot facing west.
19:35
Watch the sun set toward the WNW. The golden light begins around 18:58, building to the sunset at 19:35. The beach offers a wide, open view of the horizon.
Local tip
The walk from Clawson Playground to Great Kills Park is about 29 minutes. Check the route for the best path south.
Check before you go
- Clawson Playground is open between dawn and dusk, except during school hours. If you visit during school time, it may be closed or restricted.
- Great Kills Park is open until dusk. Plan to leave the beach area before it gets dark.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New York City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).