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Elmwood Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 654 Google reviews · Running trail in East Orange, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Elmwood 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.
Community park offering basketball courts and a playground, as well as a pool.
What runners say about Elmwood Park
“Is clean nice and has many beautiful event the surrounding buildings are amazing and I love the idea of the steps.”
“Is clean nice and has many beautiful event the surrounding buildings are amazing and I love the idea of the steps.”
Just upgraded with exercise equip and new basketball court. Not crowded in early hours and noon..Neat and clean..swings..pool..fun activities for community scheduled w notices. Nice paved walking area. Benches for rest and bathroom on site also. Nice place in community to enjoy.
Very clean surrounding.Bathrooms are clean (at least early in the day).Port a potties are also available but not recommended for use.Outdoor gym is great for strength /core workouts. Circular walk path is perfect for doing laps.Kids workout /play area is available as well as a basketball and tennis court.
Nice, refreshing, peaceful walk in the park & had a great workout on our new outdoor gym equipment. Love it!!! Come on out! & let's be sure to take care of what is ours! Be part of keeping our parks CLEAN & Safe!
Trail conditions & character
“Water fountains are present to hydrate if you forget yours.”
Plan your run at Elmwood 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, water — reported by runners
- Websiteeastorange-nj.gov
- Phone+1 973-414-4141
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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