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Duke Island Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,932 Google reviews · Running trail in Bridgewater, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Duke Island 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.
Biking, birding & fishing, plus softball & picnics, bring visitors to this 343-acre park & canal.
What runners say about Duke Island Park
“It’s a beautiful park, family vibes … you can go to play with your kids, there is a big playground, you can ride your bike, run or walk.”
Big park to have a walk and picnic. Lots of people walk their pets / dogs. There is a children’s play area and adequate parking. Calm river flows through the park. Great place to be with family and friends.
It is one huge beautiful park good for hiking, biking, picnics. It has large grass lots and so much space to play soccer, badminton or any other game. They have bbq tables, picnic tables and benches. Trails are paved here.
This is a place for family fun. I like spending time with my kid on playground and short trail. The bike tracks are very well maintained. Kudos to community park workers for their hard work.
Great park for a walk or picnic, or nature lovers. There are lots of animals.
Trail conditions & character
“Coming to the best part of this park is a waterfall at the very end of the park just like they say there is always light at the end of the tunnel.”
“It’s a beautiful park, with big playground, well maintained grounds, picnic area, and with lot of parking spaces.”
“Duke island Park is a great park with a paved multiuse trail.”
“I am sure kids and dogs enjoy their best in this park while adults can grill their whatever and talk a lot about their life.”
“Bathrooms are limited to port-a-potties, which isn’t ideal, hence the 4 stars.”
Plan your run at Duke Island Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesomersetcountyparks.org
- Phone+1 908-722-1200
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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