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Echo Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 370 Google reviews · Running trail in Howell Township, New Jersey · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Echo Lake 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.
Relaxed park on a small lake featuring a playground, picnic tables and a farmers' market in season.
What runners say about Echo Lake Park
“Nice park with a nice beautiful small lake They have a small little playground with three slides but no swings And plenty of picnic tables”
“The calm lake surrounded by vibrant greenery creates a refreshing escape.”
Small photogenic park with lake as a focal point that looks much bigger than its actual acreage. Beautiful vistas from many points around the lake. Fair number of quality benches with plaques commemorating people who liked the park. Nature trail is a very nice touch for a city park of such size.
Echo Park Lake in New Jersey is a fantastic spot for a day out! The calm lake surrounded by vibrant greenery creates a refreshing escape. Kayaking was a highlight—so relaxing to paddle through the serene waters with beautiful views of the surrounding trees and open sky.
Beautiful scenery and plenty of things to do. They occasionally have entertainment and farmers markets that I can't resist. The trails are extensive and the playgrounds are great for kids. There's public restrooms on site, great picnic area and dog friendly.
This is a lovely park with ample parking and was quite crowded today. They had a wonderful farmer's market and I purchased many items. It was well run and they have bathrooms available.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice park with a nice beautiful small lake They have a small little playground with three slides but no swings And plenty of picnic tables”
“Kayaking was a highlight—so relaxing to paddle through the serene waters with beautiful views of the surrounding trees and open sky.”
“There are ample sized parking lots along Maxim Southward Rd, so it should be easy to park in absence of large gatherings.”
“There's public restrooms on site, great picnic area and dog friendly.”
Plan your run at Echo Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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
- Websitetwp.howell.nj.us
- Phone(732) 938-4500
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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