Home › New Jersey › Princeton › Community Park North
Community Park North
4.6 ★★★★★ 216 Google reviews · Running trail in Princeton, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Community Park North'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.
71-acre park with wooded walking trails, an amphitheater & a pond for fishing & skating.
What runners say about Community Park North
“Beautiful park with easy trails and a lot of interesting plants and trees and lovely, calming, clear streams.”
Beautiful even in winter! Had a nice walk through the area around the small lake the day I arrived here. It's nice that the walkways are soft forest ground and not concrete, too, perfect for runners!
Beautiful place with nice trails. Was there early morning to observe birds. Hoping to see fall colors here.
Make sure to look at the map before starting your hike if you are not an avid hiker. We did not, we followed the All Trails app and got a lite lost. But the hike was beautiful, a little difficult at times, but SO worth it
As I’m new in the area, my husband and I were looking for a scenic park but with a relaxing walk. This park came up several times on our search and we were sure what to expect. We got a little lost, but then just followed the main asphalt path in the middle of the park.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park with easy trails and a lot of interesting plants and trees and lovely, calming, clear streams.”
“It's nice that the walkways are soft forest ground and not concrete, too, perfect for runners!”
Plan your run at Community Park North
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteprincetonnj.gov
- Phone(609) 921-9480
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
Running trails near Princeton
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 259 reviews
Nature preserve featuring several hiking trails in a picturesque setting with woodlands & a lake.
Greenway Meadows Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Park for soccer games, bird-watching and running, along with a playground and hills for sledding.
Woodfield Reservation
4.5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Nearly 100 acres of mature forest featuring trails & a variety of birds & other wildlife.
Herrontown Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
This 142-acre pine forest has walking trails & more than 30 species of trees, shrubs & flowers.