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Independence Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,042 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 Independence 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.
Neighborhood park with lighted softball diamonds, a soccer field, hockey rink, playground & gazebo.
What runners say about Independence Park
“My kids ❤ love to go out and play around this beautiful park since they were babies 💕”
The Independence park is beautiful. I love it is good for wheelchair and they have game for the children and for adult you could go play soccer,volleyballs Basketball 🏀 Walk with your dog. 🐕 picnic with your family member
Our kids and I often spend hours at church (especially holidays) as my hubby works nearby. I cantor whenever possible. The kids are still young, so we love to go here in between and/or during multiple services. This is one of the most fun parks we have been to in NJ.
I like to take my son to ride a bike and play in the playground.and a park with lots of shade. very good place for leisure with the family. He is great to take a walk. It has the field to play basketball and basketball.
This is a very family oriented park, very beautiful just to walk through. Love seeing everyone having a great time at the park, especially after COVID. Love the different types of food trucks around the park. You wont be disappointed. For the most park the park is clean and many things to do with the kids.
Trail conditions & character
“I love it is good for wheelchair and they have game for the children and for adult you could go play soccer,volleyballs Basketball 🏀 Walk with your dog.”
Plan your run at Independence 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteessexcountyparks.org
- Phone+1 973-268-3500
- Social Instagram
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 | 8:30 am–11:30 pm |
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