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Booth Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 280 Google reviews · Running trail in Nutley, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Booth 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.

Natural surfaceStroller / ADATrailhead parking

Park featuring a playground, walking trails, and dog-friendly areas.

What runners say about Booth Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (280 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful park to run in this neighborhood”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“A very small and quiet park to sit at, there is a jungle gym for the the kids to play and you can even go out for a run around the river there.”

Lovely place for a walk with a pretty lady. Just make sure you both wear shoes that can get a little muddy

★★★★★ — J , Jul 2021

Booth Park is the southernmost of the "String of Six Parks" (Kingsland, Memorial 3 2 and 1, Yanticaw, and Booth), and is probably the most scantily equipped of all. It has simply a walking path, and a minimalist playground, with fewer benches than the others.

★★★★☆ — Burt , Sep 2023

A very small and quiet park to sit at, there is a jungle gym for the the kids to play and you can even go out for a run around the river there.

★★★★☆ — Neel , Sep 2020

It's a very nice local park. The leaves have turned and it looks wonderful. Offers a wonderful set of walking trails along the river.

★★★★★ — Robert , Oct 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 280 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Just make sure you both wear shoes that can get a little muddy”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Booth Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitenutleynj.org
  • Phone+1 973-284-4966
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–8 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8 pm
Thursday 7 am–8 pm
Friday 7 am–8 pm
Saturday 7 am–8 pm
Sunday 7 am–8 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Booth Park

Harrison St & Ravine Ave, 9 Underhill Ct, Nutley, NJ 07110

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.