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Edgemont Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 884 Google reviews · Running trail in Montclair, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Edgemont 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.
A WWI memorial stands on an island in a pond in the middle of this community park.
What runners say about Edgemont Park
“went this year today turtles out very chilly book to read it take home clean little piece of heaven love it usually grab a bite your truly Kathy jean spanarkel”
“There were beautiful speeches from Historians and Leaders of Montclair including the Mayor of this beautiful and historic city.”
“The only thing is it got pretty dark at night when we got ready to leave maybe there should be some more light🤷🏽♀️ but pretty peaceful place.”
A beautiful little park that is full of history if you know where to look. The park itself was constructed on the site of an old golf course in 1906. The lake is artificial with a dam at the south west corner. Around the lake one can find stairs and benches dating from the early 1900s.
As a travel nurse from North Carolina, I am constantly delighted by little surprises (like this park) tucked in unexpected corners everywhere in New Jersey. I had picked up a burger and sweet potato fries to go at Stuffed Grass Fed Burgers nearby (HIGHLY recommended) and wanted a pretty place to enjoy my meal.
it’s a nice park to walk around. I enjoyed it. It’s small and walkable to get some fresh air and stroll. There’s a paved trail. I would recommend it.
It's a beautiful park! We went right at sunset and the reflection off the water was so pretty! There were even some ducks swimming around. One bridge to walk around was blocked off maybe the storm damaged it.
Trail conditions & character
“There were beautiful speeches from Historians and Leaders of Montclair including the Mayor of this beautiful and historic city.”
“The only thing is it got pretty dark at night when we got ready to leave maybe there should be some more light🤷🏽♀️ but pretty peaceful place.”
“Wanting to burn off my feast, I walked along the paved trail around the pond, enjoying the beautiful view and watching families bike and play.”
“There are two porta potties but they tend to be a bit gross as to be expected - bring your own tissues and wet wipes or hand sanitizer.”
“Parking is free on all streets surrounding the park.”
“Beautiful, serene and peaceful and the only park in the area that I know of that is accessible 24 hours a day.”
Plan your run at Edgemont Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemontclairnjusa.org
- Phone+1 973-744-3278
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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