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Dave Waks Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 229 Google reviews · Running trail in Wayne, 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 Dave Waks Memorial 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.
Park with grass & turf fields for various sports, plus a playground & area for flying model planes.
What runners say about Dave Waks Memorial Park
“Well maintained and wonderful community park with baseball, football, soccer and lacrosse.”
“Pro: the gazebo is beautiful Con: too many bugs, most probably because of the wetlands”
“They have two different play structures for different age groups and swings for all ages.”
This place is a quaint little outdoor field play area that has a few baseball fields and a playground. There is a police shooting practice area below the parking lot for the playground so there may be guns set off when you are there.
This park has a two turf fields, the playground is towards the back. It has sits to watch games. It's has a nice running or walking trail. Ground field is at the front. It has parking
My kiddo and I love this park. It’s fenced in, so he can run around without me having to worry. It’s a beautiful place and right down the road from Trader Joe’s…two birds, one stone.
Trail conditions & character
“Bathrooms are a must when you have young children, and this park has restrooms and/or porta potties.”
“Pro: the gazebo is beautiful Con: too many bugs, most probably because of the wetlands”
“There is a police shooting practice area below the parking lot for the playground so there may be guns set off when you are there.”
Plan your run at Dave Waks Memorial Park
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.
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Websitewaynetownship.com
- Phone+1 973-694-1800
- 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 |
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