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Buccleuch Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,030 Google reviews · Running trail in New Brunswick, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Buccleuch 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.
Pastoral, 78-acre park showcasing the stately Buccleuch Mansion plus fields, a trail & more.
What runners say about Buccleuch Park
“The place is well-maintained with clean surroundings and garbage cans thoughtfully placed throughout.”
“Often beautiful evening skies here by the way!”
“Awesome park with a perfect walking or running trail along the outer periphery.”
“Quiet, serene and tranquil place just a few minutes away from the hustle and bustle of downtown New Brunswick and the Rutgers University Campus.”
Beautiful place, great for walk, party. My Kiddo's enjoyed lot🤩 We wanna go again to visit all area.
Awesome park with a perfect walking or running trail along the outer periphery. Good for moderate cardio since unlike Johnson Park this is not a flat path. Also there is plenty of parking along the road that runs through the park.
Love walking my dog in this park. It's clean, spacious, and available for kids fun too.
I randomly decided to visit a park near my home, and to my surprise, it turned out to be so much more than just a walking trail. The park has a well-planned layout with a dedicated kids’ play area, exercise spots for adults, benches, and family seating areas with tables.
Trail conditions & character
“Quiet, serene and tranquil place just a few minutes away from the hustle and bustle of downtown New Brunswick and the Rutgers University Campus.”
“There’s also a local gardening zone, a senior citizens’ corner, restrooms, and even a water fountain.”
“Also there is plenty of parking along the road that runs through the park.”
“There’s also a local gardening zone, a senior citizens’ corner, restrooms, and even a water fountain.”
Plan your run at Buccleuch Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitecityofnewbrunswick.org
- Phone+1 732-745-5112
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
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