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Irvington Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 1,391 Google reviews · Running trail in Irvington, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Irvington 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.

Lit at nightScenicRestrooms

24-acre urban park known for its tree-lined lawns, small pond, fountain & options for athletics.

What runners say about Irvington Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,391 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“quiet place for picnic and safe playground with clean bathroom.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“If you want to sit and relax there are seats all over the park to rest, relax and enjoy the beautiful ambience.”

Irvington Park* in Irvington, NJ is really well developed and has come a long way. *What stands out there:* - *Major upgrades*: The county put $3.5M+ into renovations over the last few years - *Amenities*: New playground, splash pad, upgraded athletic fields, walking/jogging track, tennis courts, and basketball courts…

★★★★★ — Crystal , Jun 2026

The park is truly natures gift. It is well kept and the lawns are lush and manicured. There are trails for walking or jogging. If you want to sit and relax there are seats all over the park to rest, relax and enjoy the beautiful ambience. Children at play. Ppl can be seen walking their dogs. Yesterday ppl were fishing.

★★★★★ — Heather , Jun 2019

This park is such beauty. It’s very clean, cops patrol the park..it has a nice pond with waterfalls. Running pathways, a study center, portable toilets picnic areas playground tennis courts basketball courts soccer field etc…

★★★★★ — Ashari , Jun 2026

This is a nice park for families to spend the day with their children. Also a place to practice sports : Basketball🏀, Tennis 🎾 , jogging 🏃 and soccer ⚽, very sadly the baseball field is abandoned. The pond can use a big cleanup to enhance the park's appeal.

★★★★☆ — Gizmo , Jun 2017

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“If you want to sit and relax there are seats all over the park to rest, relax and enjoy the beautiful ambience.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Running pathways, a study center, portable toilets picnic areas playground tennis courts basketball courts soccer field etc…”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Irvington 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteessexcountyparks.org
  • Phone(973) 268-3500
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9:30 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 Irvington Park

Irvington, New Jersey

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Running trails near Irvington

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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West Side Park

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Scenic

Over a century old, this county park offers several outdoor activities, plus a community center.

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Ivy Hill Park

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Maplecrest Park

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Clean green space including baseball and soccer fields, picnic tables and playgrounds, plus a skate park.

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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.