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Glotzbach Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in Nutley, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Glotzbach Memorial 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.
Popular, maintained recreation area featuring 2 baseball diamonds and a playground.
What runners say about Glotzbach Memorial Park
“Nothing overcomplicated, nothing trying too hard — just a clean, usable park where everything makes sense.”
Nutley Rec department does another fine job of maintaining a nice park that offers something for everyone. 2 field. One for girls softball featuring a large outfield fence. The other a t ball field with a grass infield. A small track to walk around and a playground for the kids. Great to have for the Nutley community.
Glotzbach Memorial Park is one of those simple, underrated parks that quietly gets the job done without any shtick. You come in, and right away it has that relaxed, easygoing vibe. Open fields, a baseball setup, and space for kids to run around like they just got released from cheder on a short Friday — pure simcha.
Cool field with a track to 2 walk onor run on. Field to play sports on. Just over the Lyndhurst bridge when you enter Nutley to the right.
Nice park...... great to take a walk or enjoy the activity also happening!!😃
Trail conditions & character
“For night time play this is a perfect place because the lights stays on until 10.”
“Everything is right there, accessible, and easy to enjoy.”
Plan your run at Glotzbach Memorial 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenutleynj.org
- Phone+1 973-284-4966
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Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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