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Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 844 Google reviews · Running trail in Sewaren, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park on the Arthur Kill tidal strait featuring picnic facilities, play structures & a walking path.
What runners say about Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park
“This is equally spacious, clean, and green park similar to more widely known Raritan waterfront park or Roosevelt park.”
“Beautiful scenic view where you can walk around, bike 🚲, run 🏃🏻 🏃♀️ , jog, play, enjoy the water front.”
“Place is comfortable, peaceful, walking park, for kids fun, and habing nice sceneries around the green to blue river better for fresh air.”
Wonderful park close to the water that separates New York and New Jersey with Outer Bridge crossing in the backdrop. It has 0.8 mile loop that can be used to bike or jog or walk. It was not crowded when I visited. The entrance needs some more welcoming, and renovation is going on right now for an improvement.
Lovely and spacious park. My family and I had a lovely BBQ here. Good amount of grills and ample walking space to get a good workout in. The crowd we encountered were pleasant as well. We would definitely come back!
Went there later in the evening to watch the sunset and the moonrise. Was rewarded with awesome views. It was quiet with few folks walking around. Place has a playground and good walking paths.
Great place for jogging, relaxing, and sunset viewpoint. Best place for the 4th July fireworks view. The park has a wide view in front . Must visit .well-maintained and free entry for all.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful scenic view where you can walk around, bike 🚲, run 🏃🏻 🏃♀️ , jog, play, enjoy the water front.”
“Place is comfortable, peaceful, walking park, for kids fun, and habing nice sceneries around the green to blue river better for fresh air.”
“There is enough parking, but the park can get easily crowded during the summer events.”
“The bathrooms are clean, garbage cans emptied, grass is mowed.”
Plan your run at Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitemiddlesexcountynj.gov
- Phone(732) 745-3900
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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