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Hammonton Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 525 Google reviews · Running trail in Hammonton, New Jersey · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Hammonton Lake 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.

Open 24hScenicQuiet

Relaxed, family-friendly park featuring a pretty lake, trails, and playgrounds.

What runners say about Hammonton Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (525 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions
🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“It’s not big but very cozy place with a playground, picnic tables and a beautiful lake!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“So peaceful and relaxing and gorgeous!”

Beautiful park for kids 1 year old +, 2 play areas, beautiful walking areas. Great Lake!

★★★★★ — Shannon , Apr 2025

Great playground, nice trails, great place to spend an hour or an entire day. There are also grills to cook on.

★★★★★ — Gen , Apr 2023

Great small to medium size park. Good view of the lake. Small tasteful hiking trails. They also have a friendly community center near the lake.

★★★★★ — Yw , Nov 2017

Beautiful park, I have been coming here since 2002. Trails, BBQ, playground, lake.

★★★★★ — Gm , Sep 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 525 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“It’s not big but very cozy place with a playground, picnic tables and a beautiful lake!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“So peaceful and relaxing and gorgeous!”

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Plan your run at Hammonton Lake Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Phone+1 609-561-6010

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

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 Hammonton Lake Park

100 Sports Dr, Hammonton, NJ 08037

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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.