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Farnham Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 375 Google reviews · Running trail in Camden, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Farnham 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.

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Neighborhood park featuring picnic space and playground equipment plus shaded seating.

What runners say about Farnham Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (375 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Clean, great playground, water sprinklers, so many picnic tables, a lot of green space to have events.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Is very beautiful park I recommended this to goin in the day time but is very dark in the nite”

🌳 shaded & cool 5 mentions

“Playground, small water spray area, bike trail, park benches and ample tree lined open spaces to set up a picnic, tent, etc.”

Locals call it "Camden High" Park, due to its close proximity to the school. Honesty, most probably don't know its true name or the history. Do the research! Playground, small water spray area, bike trail, park benches and ample tree lined open spaces to set up a picnic, tent, etc. Safe area many schools nearby.

★★★★☆ — Daneen , Oct 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“Playground, small water spray area, bike trail, park benches and ample tree lined open spaces to set up a picnic, tent, etc.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Nice park for the kids but they need clean restrooms.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Farnham 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 7 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 7 am–8:30 pm
Friday 7 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 7 am–8:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Farnham Park

1648 Baird Blvd, Camden, NJ 08103

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.