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John F. Kennedy Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 791 Google reviews · Running trail in Somers Point, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from John F. Kennedy 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.
Waterfront setting with a playground, boat launch & fishing, plus picnic areas, restrooms & benches.
What runners say about John F. Kennedy Park
“I spent a lovely afternoon at this park recently and was thoroughly impressed by how well-maintained the grounds are.”
“It is such a beautiful, peaceful space to get away from the bustle of the city for a bit.”
This is a wonderful little gem in Somers Point NJ right outside of Ocean City. It is a small park in relation to others in the area, but it has a nice pavilion, charcoal grills to use, plenty of benches and trees. The view of Ocean city is great and for those with small boats there is a ramp.
I spent a lovely afternoon at this park recently and was thoroughly impressed by how well-maintained the grounds are. It is such a beautiful, peaceful space to get away from the bustle of the city for a bit.
Trail conditions & character
“It is such a beautiful, peaceful space to get away from the bustle of the city for a bit.”
“from barbecues for your picnic to very clean bathrooms.”
“it's clean, although there was a used condom by the parking.”
Plan your run at John F. Kennedy 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Phone+1 609-927-9088
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7 pm |
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