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East County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 159 Google reviews · Running trail in Warren, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from East County 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 paved paths and a soccer field, plus a well-rated area for dogs.
What runners say about East County Park
“Excellent park that offers paved walkways, off trail walking and a clean and large dog park.”
“It's the most beautiful and calming park I've been to.”
“The dogs are so nice and friendly and the people are so awesome”
I really enjoy this park. It's ultra clean and neat. Wonderful dog park area that's always vibrant and full. Lots of walking paths that are well maintained. There's a nearby soccer field and free parking. Great place to hang with the family or go for a walk.
This is my go-to park! It's the most beautiful and calming park I've been to. Lots of trails, and a very nice dog park! It's honestly my favorite place to be !!
Great dog park, hiking trail, nice lakes. I walk dogs here and have a great time. Also a good spot for a picnic maybe? Spontaneous hot girl walk day?
Serene paved walkways through expansive acreage of large grass fields, 2 ponds with additional gravel path. Several benches and Pavilion near lower pond. Great for walking, picnicking. 2 huge fenced in dog areas. No playground.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a great local park that I walk around regularly…it has a recently paved walking track (meaning it was done about 3 years) around the two ponds and also has a nice dog park.”
“This is a great local park that I walk around regularly…it has a recently paved walking track (meaning it was done about 3 years) around the two ponds and also has a nice dog park.”
“There are a couple small gazebo/pavilions you can sit under for shade and there are picnic tables under the one by the parking lot.”
Plan your run at East County 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesomersetcountyparks.org
- Phone+1 908-722-1200 ext. 5380
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
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