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Beechwoods Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 206 Google reviews · Running trail in Kendall Park, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Beechwoods 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.
Public park offering a playground, a bike path, and paved trails, plus picnic tables.
What runners say about Beechwoods Park
“there is a nice paved pathway which is well kept and paved nice for walking bikes or whatever.”
“It is a beautiful small town park, and has a gazebo, a set of swings/slides for the kids, picnic tables and a walking path.”
“Park can be really quiet midweek so I took the opportunity to snap a few fall photos.”
“A short loop trail dog friendly with small play ground very nice and taken care of.”
Clean, small park with some walking paths and a small playground. There’s a long driveway that leads into the large parking lot. A gazebo with picnic tables is in the center of an open field with a walking path going around the perimeter. The walking path also goes down the length of the driveway on one side.
Nice calmer and quieter park. The drive-in is curvy and it serves as a nice break from the rest of town. Veterans Park is a much better option if you want to play or enjoy a playground, but for walking Beachwood park can suffice!
nice place. green, very clean and quaint. kid friendly, they have a bike path too. come check it out. :)
It is a beautiful small town park, and has a gazebo, a set of swings/slides for the kids, picnic tables and a walking path. The walking path can be out and back, or you can make a loop with the wooded trail. Unfortunately there are only portable toilets at the far end of the park.
Trail conditions & character
“It is a beautiful small town park, and has a gazebo, a set of swings/slides for the kids, picnic tables and a walking path.”
“Great little park for having a picnic or brining your dog, but not much else to do unless you want to walk around in a circle.”
“Unfortunately there are only portable toilets at the far end of the park.”
“Park can be really quiet midweek so I took the opportunity to snap a few fall photos.”
“there is a nice paved pathway which is well kept and paved nice for walking bikes or whatever.”
“There is more than enough parking and it being open 24 hrs makes it even better.”
“The walking path can be out and back, or you can make a loop with the wooded trail.”
Plan your run at Beechwoods Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 732-329-4000
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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