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Joe Palaia Park Addition
4.7 ★★★★★ 785 Google reviews · Running trail in Oakhurst, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Joe Palaia Park Addition'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.
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What runners say about Joe Palaia Park Addition
“The walking trails, open fields, and recreational areas are always well-kept, making it a great environment for relaxation, exercise, and family time.”
“Great place for jogging, biking, running, total park was paved, beautiful grass all over, full shade.”
“Great place for jogging, biking, running, total park was paved, beautiful grass all over, full shade.”
“A good place to bring your dog or walk your babies in a stroller”
Beautiful park with paved walking paths, playground and green field. Lots of deer grace it's woods, even came across a turtle.
Large park, great for walking and getting some exercise done while breathing fresh air. The entrance is a little confusing to find but above great park.
Our favorite park!!! We love to go there because we feel peacefully! And also we have a dog and he loves to run freely, also Joe Palaia park is always extremely clean, is huge and you can always find your spot for you to feel alone and enjoy the green environment and the fresh air even though is summer or winter.
As a professional cleaning company, Top Cleaning Services truly appreciates the outstanding maintenance and cleanliness of Joe Palaia Park. The walking trails, open fields, and recreational areas are always well-kept, making it a great environment for relaxation, exercise, and family time.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place for jogging, biking, running, total park was paved, beautiful grass all over, full shade.”
“A good place to bring your dog or walk your babies in a stroller”
“Great place for jogging, biking, running, total park was paved, beautiful grass all over, full shade.”
“Great place for jogging, biking, running, total park was paved, beautiful grass all over, full shade.”
“Lots of people seem to enjoy it, walking their digs or pushing strollers, riding their bikes or like me and my girlfriend, just taking a nice walk around talking.”
Plan your run at Joe Palaia Park Addition
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteoceantwp.org
- Phone+1 732-531-5000
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
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