HomeNew JerseyAsbury Park › Bradley Park

Bradley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Running trail in Asbury Park, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Bradley 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.

BoardwalkScenic

Public space in the center of town featuring festivals and other events, plus food vendors.

What runners say about Bradley Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (72 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“You feel safe all the time :-) very diverse crowd which is lovely and everyone seems to be getting along, which is beautiful”

A nice open area by the convention hall in Asbury Park I had gone for an American Heart Association walk I was part of team takotsubo, it's a nice beautiful area really close to the beach all different types of eateries Amusements and some night clubs bars if you're into that sort of thing I'll be back during next…

★★★★☆ — Jugs , Oct 2018

Open space between the boardwalk, convention hall and the Asbury Hotel. The wonder bar is right there too. Have fun.

★★★★★ — Kathleen , Dec 2022

What I went there it was so fun kids were running around I think we've tried every food there just because my kids

★★★★★ — Reya , May 2023

Beautiful town along the boardwalk.have a running across ocean groove and Asbury park. very enjoyable

★★★★★ — Jorgi , Jul 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 72 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“You feel safe all the time :-) very diverse crowd which is lovely and everyone seems to be getting along, which is beautiful”

More trails like this →

🪵 Boardwalk 2 mentions

“Open space between the boardwalk, convention hall and the Asbury Hotel.”

More trails like this →

Plan your run at Bradley Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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.

Hours

Monday 8 am–9 pm
Tuesday 8 am–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–9 pm
Friday 8 am–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–9 pm
Sunday 8 am–9 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 Bradley Park

101-199 Fifth Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Get directions

Running trails near Asbury Park

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Asbury Park Boardwalk and Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

Asbury Park, NJ

Boardwalk

Beach with showers, restrooms, and a boardwalk featuring vendors.

under a mile away

Bradley Cove

4.6 ★★★★★ 588 reviews

Asbury Park, NJ

BoardwalkDog-friendly

Relaxed sand stretch welcoming dogs during specific evening hours for swimming and socialization.

under a mile away

Kennedy Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 133 reviews

Asbury Park, NJ

Boardwalk

Green space with paddleboats on a lake, along with weekend farmers markets.

under a mile away

Parousia Promenade

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

Ocean Grove, NJ

BoardwalkDog-friendly

under a mile away

Belmar's Natural Beach Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 503 reviews

Belmar, NJ

BoardwalkScenic

2.7 miles away

Joe Palaia Park Addition

4.7 ★★★★★ 785 reviews

Oakhurst, NJ

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

The former Deal Test Site boasts trails, fields & a role in the history of wireless communication.

2.8 miles away

All running trails in Asbury Park, NJ →

Nearby towns

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.