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Colonial Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 422 Google reviews · Running trail in Lawrence Township, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Colonial Lake 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.
Picnic-friendly park offering playground equipment and jogging trails.
What runners say about Colonial Lake Park
“Beautiful well maintained lake park, with an asphalt trail around the lake, roughly one mile long.”
“Colonial Lake Park in New Jersey is a peaceful neighborhood spot centered around a scenic lake, ideal for quiet walks, light jogging, or simply relaxing by the water.”
“Colonial Lake Park in New Jersey is a peaceful neighborhood spot centered around a scenic lake, ideal for quiet walks, light jogging, or simply relaxing by the water.”
Great park with a short paved trail around the lake. You're likely to happen upon a few local fisherman finding meditation in the peaceful surroundings, families enjoying the playground, couples taking a stroll, and runners cutting through the neighborhood. Well kept with tennis courts.
Colonial Lake Park in New Jersey is a peaceful neighborhood spot centered around a scenic lake, ideal for quiet walks, light jogging, or simply relaxing by the water. The park offers natural beauty with tree-lined paths and calm surroundings, especially picturesque during the fall.
Lovely walk around the lake. The place includes a nice, little, wooden bridge over a stream and a few tennis courts. A place that's tranquil and helps you connect with nature.
Nice place near to our house. Beautiful lake. Nice trail to run. Simple. This place has a pond and ducks too.
Trail conditions & character
“Colonial Lake Park in New Jersey is a peaceful neighborhood spot centered around a scenic lake, ideal for quiet walks, light jogging, or simply relaxing by the water.”
“Also, there are usaually a lot of people walking their dogs here, so it is very pet friendly.”
“Because it is a community park, there are unfortunately no bathrooms to relieve yourself if there is an urgency.”
“Colonial Lake Park in New Jersey is a peaceful neighborhood spot centered around a scenic lake, ideal for quiet walks, light jogging, or simply relaxing by the water.”
“Beautiful well maintained lake park, with an asphalt trail around the lake, roughly one mile long.”
Plan your run at Colonial Lake 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelawrencetwp.com
- Phone(609) 896-1111
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–9 PM |
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