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Degnan Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 143 Google reviews · Running trail in West Orange, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Degnan 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.
What runners say about Degnan Park
“The grounds appear very well maintained and almost entirely free of goose poop, which is always nice.”
“Beautiful little park with a lake, lots of wildlife, a path that almost reaches around the lake, and a playground ideal for 3-10 year olds!”
My review is only about the pond. I stopped here briefly and enjoyed the serenity of the water. The pond is shallow with a consistent depth of around 2.5 ft and a hard floor. The grounds appear very well maintained and almost entirely free of goose poop, which is always nice.
Love the size of this playground. We have been enjoying it after it has been updated. Kids enjoy the equipments while parents chat on benches. I like that it is a quick walk after parking. The lake view makes for a peaceful view as well.
Great park. Very clean. Jungle Jim for the kids. Cool place to take a nice long walk. Places to sit and relax and people watch. Pack a sack and have a pic knick if you desire. Very enjoyable.
Beautiful little park with a lake, lots of wildlife, a path that almost reaches around the lake, and a playground ideal for 3-10 year olds!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful little park with a lake, lots of wildlife, a path that almost reaches around the lake, and a playground ideal for 3-10 year olds!”
Plan your run at Degnan Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websitewestorange.org
- Phone(973) 325-4150
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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