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Essex County Riverfront Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 744 Google reviews · Running trail in Newark, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Essex County Riverfront 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.
12-acre waterfront park offering athletic fields & courts, 2 playgrounds & open green space.
What runners say about Essex County Riverfront Park
“Restrooms are always clean, playground is safe and child proof.”
“This was my first time visiting Riverfront Park and it was beautiful.”
Nice park along the Passaic River. Awesome views of the bridges along the river and the Newark and New York skylines. Great for biking and walking. The park was initially known as Mayfair Park and was redesigned recently by Damon Rich of Hector, formerly in his role as Planning Director and Chief Urban Designer for…
The Riverfront has Underwent lots of changes over the past 10 years. This park was an amazing addition to this once blighted area which was riddled with environmental issues. The park gas brought so many different faces into the community and not just to drive through it but to come hang and spend time here.
Beautiful new playgrounds and nice place to walk..the last playground is a little too secluded and always empty I’m not sure why ?? It’s brand new and big... with sprinklers and a lot of playground equipment..I love walking from penn station all the way to the end where new playground is...
A lovely park. An 8 mile walking trail, mini gym, calm, serene atmosphere. With courts for basketball and much more.
Trail conditions & character
“Awesome views of the bridges along the river and the Newark and New York skylines.”
“Restrooms are always clean, playground is safe and child proof.”
Plan your run at Essex County Riverfront 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
- Websiteessexcountyparks.org
- Phone+1 973-268-3500
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9:30 pm |
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