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Davidson's Mill Pond Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 370 Google reviews · Running trail in North Brunswick Township, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Davidson's Mill Pond 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.
Set on the site of a former mill, this large wilderness area with a pond offers fishing & trails.
What runners say about Davidson's Mill Pond Park
“There's is a cute beautiful kids garden, butterfly garden, rain garden, clean green areas around the park.”
“Beautiful park with wide meadows of milkweed and native plants, grassy fields, wooded trails, interesting gardens, a children's garden, and a butterfly enclosure.”
“The trails are well marked but I wish they actually looked around instead of spitting you out on the highway.”
“This serene oasis offers a rejuvenating experience, surrounded by breathtaking greenery and captivating wildlife.”
Why I forget how close this beautiful park is from my home is beyond me. Pretty lake, clear trails, and all around clean. Definitely check it out.
This is one of the few perks of this area. Since moving here about 2 years ago from north Jersey, this is a place I’ve come to often, especially with my dog. We love all the trails, the hiking, the lake. It’s one of our favorite places.
The autumn view of the lake is always breathtaking. Check it out now! 10/30/2018 Update: More pictures taken in a foggy day, 10/22/2020. The trails are mostly accessible for all except some small trails thru the woods and the one by the lake, which I won’t recommend for people with walking disabilities.
Its a beautiful park in the neighborhood for walk, stroll, trail, picnic, morning or evening hiking. It has such a zen calmness and serene vibe in the park. Birds chirping, butterflies, you feel like just sitting here absorb the nature, admire and meditate. People come here for boating, fishing, hiking.
Trail conditions & character
“Aside from the lack of proper restrooms—only a foul-smelling porta-potty is available—and the disappointing condition of the waterfall, the rest of the site is beautifully curated!”
“There’s another trail thru the field by the entrance parking lot, where you will get to use the boardwalks in the woods.”
“This serene oasis offers a rejuvenating experience, surrounded by breathtaking greenery and captivating wildlife.”
“Aside from the lack of proper restrooms—only a foul-smelling porta-potty is available—and the disappointing condition of the waterfall, the rest of the site is beautifully curated!”
“The trails are well marked but I wish they actually looked around instead of spitting you out on the highway.”
“I slipped and fell once as soon as I stepped on the boardwalk one day.”
Plan your run at Davidson's Mill Pond Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
- Websitemiddlesexcountynj.gov
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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