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Central Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 149 Google reviews · Running trail in Lawrence Township, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Central 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.
Sporting green space featuring playgrounds to keep little ones entertained.
What runners say about Central Park
“Large well-maintained park with multiple playgrounds as well as athletic field and recreation areas.”
This park has tennis courts, soccer fields, football fields, baseball fields, a batting and a playground. The park is usually very clean, but the fields tend to flood when it rains. If you want to run around the park, one full loop around the edge is half a mile.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Central Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitelawrencetwp.com
- Phone(609) 844-7067
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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