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Continental Soldiers Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 277 Google reviews · Running trail in Mahwah, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Continental Soldiers 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.
Clean field featuring a playground for kids as well as sporting grounds.
What runners say about Continental Soldiers Park
“So calm and clean, they have a park for the kids, a huge field, a very large gazebo to picnic under with tables and so much greenery that makes us very peaceful.”
“New rubber track, artificial turf field, snack stand, decent parking, great for fishing, beautiful place to take a stroll or play pickleball.”
“Although the track isn't made out of the best material for running (compared to a professional track, of course), it definitely fits the bill for a nice place to take a stroll.”
“So calm and clean, they have a park for the kids, a huge field, a very large gazebo to picnic under with tables and so much greenery that makes us very peaceful.”
Loved this place. So calm and clean, they have a park for the kids, a huge field, a very large gazebo to picnic under with tables and so much greenery that makes us very peaceful. There’s also restrooms which is a huge plus. The field was nice for a long walk on which is just a few feet from the playground.
I used to go running here a decent amount. Although the track isn't made out of the best material for running (compared to a professional track, of course), it definitely fits the bill for a nice place to take a stroll. If you have kids that play local sports, you can take a few laps while they play.
Good mixed use sports facilities... linked up to good/easy to walk nature trail that connects to Ramapo Reservation
Kids friendly trail, mountain, waterfall. No strollers!! Great, safe and clean place. Beautiful fall views. Hard to find parking but not too tough.
Trail conditions & character
“New rubber track, artificial turf field, snack stand, decent parking, great for fishing, beautiful place to take a stroll or play pickleball.”
“Awning over food and bathroom area's keeps you dry on raining or snowy days.”
“I love taking my dog out to different new places for his walks and we decided we would try out this place because I have siblings that utilize this field during sports.”
“New rubber track, artificial turf field, snack stand, decent parking, great for fishing, beautiful place to take a stroll or play pickleball.”
“So calm and clean, they have a park for the kids, a huge field, a very large gazebo to picnic under with tables and so much greenery that makes us very peaceful.”
“A playground, a paved walking path, a skate park and field plus a flat hiking trail behind the parking lot that loops around lake Henry.”
“A playground, a paved walking path, a skate park and field plus a flat hiking trail behind the parking lot that loops around lake Henry.”
“Also an added plus is the water fountain between the two.”
Plan your run at Continental Soldiers Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemahwahtwp.org
- Phone+1 201-529-5757
- Social 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 |
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