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Ellsworth Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 378 Google reviews · Running trail in Union City, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ellsworth 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.
Beautiful park featuring a playground and a monument to the Civil War.
What runners say about Ellsworth Park
“It is a very beautiful, clean and well maintained park.”
“The rest of the park is beautiful as well with winding brick walkways and lots of trees and flowers.”
We stumbled upon this park while running and errand, and I'm so happy we did! There's a fun, colorful children's playground nestled within a beautifully kept park with trees and flowers. My toddler and preschooler had a lot of fun while I enjoyed the scenery!
Trail conditions & character
“The rest of the park is beautiful as well with winding brick walkways and lots of trees and flowers.”
“All the plants and structures are well lighted in celebration for the holidays!”
Plan your run at Ellsworth 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteucnj.com
- Phone(201) 348-5600
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
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