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Hackettstown Riverfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 145 Google reviews · Running trail in Hackettstown, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hackettstown 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.
What runners say about Hackettstown Riverfront Park
“Many well kept benches and also along the way many exercise equipment to use with instructions.”
“Well this park is absolutely beautiful for the whole family.”
Found this gem by chance and I sincerely felt in a nostalgic abyss. It has an open field path between a baseball and soccer field with small fields and a playground on the outskirts. Second, there is a trail that leads to the other end of athletic fields.
I come here to be left alone. I used to come here long ago as a child to be left alone, when there was nothing but woods and it was a great place to camp out. Usually not busy here now. No one bothers you. People mind their business. I sometimes bring my pup, just clean up afterward.
Great family park! We love it for Pokemon Go, but so many options for physical activity. Workout stations, paved and nature trails, basketball court, baseball and soccer fields, plus picnic area and playground for the kids.
Great park for most outdoor sports. Baseball fields, soccer nets, basketball courts, and a playground for the kids. There is a trail that seems to circle most of the park. There also appears to be a trail that goes into the woods.
Trail conditions & character
“Well this park is absolutely beautiful for the whole family.”
“Workout stations, paved and nature trails, basketball court, baseball and soccer fields, plus picnic area and playground for the kids.”
“I enjoy including the wooded walking paths as part of my daily walking route.”
“Perfect for walking your dog, just plain walking, bringing your kids to play and ride bikes, scooters, etc.”
“There's no restroom facilities, only a port-a-potty, so be sure to bring your handwipes/hand sanitizer.”
Plan your run at Hackettstown Riverfront Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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