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Cedar Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 336 Google reviews · Running trail in Cedar Grove, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cedar Grove 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.
Family-friendly park featuring play structures, baseball fields, bocce courts and a farm theme.
What runners say about Cedar Grove Park
“The grounds are very well maintained, and are easy to appreciate during your walk or while relaxing on one of the many benches.”
“Beautiful well maintained county park that serves as a gateway to Hilltop reservation with multiple access points.”
“Highlights: outdoor exercise equipment, no bikes, quiet, lots to do, clean bathrooms.”
Such a fun farm theme playground. We visited during the week and was not crowded. Very clean and well maintained. My little one had a really good time. Easy parking. Looking forward to our next visit and checking out the walking trails.
A beautiful park which has some steeper hiking areas as well as a more easy path you can follow. There are workout stations along the main path and benches scattered throughout. A lovely place to walk.
Cedar Grove Park is a great place to walk and relax. The paths are paved and relatively level, so they're easy to negotiate. The grounds are very well maintained, and are easy to appreciate during your walk or while relaxing on one of the many benches. Definitely worth a go.
Beautiful place you will run into a park for kids to play a very nice people are wonderful. Also, if you like mountain biking or hike you can do that also, it's beautiful lot of great things that I saw for the first time.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful well maintained county park that serves as a gateway to Hilltop reservation with multiple access points.”
“Highlights: outdoor exercise equipment, no bikes, quiet, lots to do, clean bathrooms.”
“Parking was across the street which was confusing and inconvenient.”
“Highlights: outdoor exercise equipment, no bikes, quiet, lots to do, clean bathrooms.”
Plan your run at Cedar Grove 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteessexcountyparks.org
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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