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Edward A. Grekoski Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · Running trail in South River, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Edward A. Grekoski 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 a pond, baseball, and a BBQ area, plus picnic tables and a peaceful trail.
What runners say about Edward A. Grekoski Park
“A beautiful and peaceful park with so much to enjoy!”
“There is a small trail that winds through the woods that is also pretty peaceful.”
A beautiful and peaceful park with so much to enjoy! There’s a lovely pond with a fountain, surrounded by lush green trees, perfect for relaxing walks or just sitting and enjoying nature.
Cute little park. Wish the bathrooms were open, can't spend too much time anywhere with kiddos and no bathroom. Be careful around the far side of the lake, I got quite the startle when a snake sunning himself slithered out in front of me.
Really nice park good parking easy to walk around a lot of people there fishing all had social distance
Great park to just sit and enjoy the pond/river. There is a small trail that winds through the woods that is also pretty peaceful.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a small trail that winds through the woods that is also pretty peaceful.”
“Good little park is South River with views of the river and a nice pond.”
“Wish the bathrooms were open, can't spend too much time anywhere with kiddos and no bathroom.”
Plan your run at Edward A. Grekoski 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Phone+1 732-257-1999
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7 pm |
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