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Johnson Park - Grove 4

4.5 ★★★★★ 144 Google reviews · Running trail in Piscataway, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Johnson Park - Grove 4'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.

ScenicRestrooms

Public and family-friendly recreational zone for walking and picnicking along the Raritan River and lake, plus a zoo.

What runners say about Johnson Park - Grove 4

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (144 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Beautiful park to stroll through and very well kept.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“It also has an amazing scenic view of the city of New Brunswick.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“BEAUTIFUL park with lots of activities for all ages.”

Beautiful park to stroll through and very well kept. Have walked with my dogs and my husband. The trails are smooth and long. Plenty of space for kids and families to play and hang out for a few hours. So glad it's so close to us.

★★★★★ — Aileen , Oct 2021

Scenic park. The zoo looks good, but I visied in the cold weather. Most animals were off site. Beautiful horses! Checked it out as its part of the East Coast Greenway

★★★★★ — Irene , Dec 2017

Went for scout carnival, kids had fun lot of green area to run and have fun around.

★★★★★ — Bhupesh , Jul 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 144 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 7 mentions

“Has a great fishing spot biking views and many more great things but is often over crowded”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Very convenient to park also has restroom very close by.”

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Plan your run at Johnson Park - Grove 4

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
  • Websitemiddlesexcountynj.gov
  • Phone+1 732-745-3900

Hours

Monday 9 am–8 pm, 9–10 pm
Tuesday 8 am–7 pm, 8–10 pm
Wednesday 8 am–6 pm
Thursday 8 am–7 pm
Friday 8 am–6 pm
Saturday 8 am–7 pm
Sunday 8 am–6 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 Johnson Park - Grove 4

Piscataway, New Jersey

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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.