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Johnson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,575 Google reviews · Running trail in Piscataway, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Johnson 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.
Historic village, picnic grounds & sport courts on 473 acres with paths & 2 ponds.
What runners say about Johnson Park
“A lots of things - - Bike trail and the boardwalk area with the pond - Zoo - its not well maintained but my kid enjoyed.”
“Nestled along the banks of the Raritan River, the park offers a beautiful and tranquil setting that’s perfect for a wide range of activities.”
“One of the highlights of Johnson Park is its zoo, which is home to a variety of animals that delight visitors of all ages.”
Its nice park and surely kids always will enjoy there. A lots of things - - Bike trail and the boardwalk area with the pond - Zoo - its not well maintained but my kid enjoyed. When i visited, there are protesters, protesting to free the animals. - kids play area
This park is very big as nd divided into different groves. Lot of parking and I saw play grounds. You can fish or walk along river. There is grove five with different animals like horse, deers, doves, turkey, peacock, hoats, racoons etc. to look around. There are restrooms in this park.
The space and location of the park is breathtaking. Easily accessible and reach makes it a nice place for relaxing , jogging or having a walk in the dedicated pathways. Zoo next to the park is an additional attraction .
Nice long walking path, plenty of grills and picnic tables in different areas. There is also a pond, saw someone fishing there.
Trail conditions & character
“Nestled along the banks of the Raritan River, the park offers a beautiful and tranquil setting that’s perfect for a wide range of activities.”
“Also has easy access to the trailhead of the D&R Canal Trail, on its journey to Trenton (and beyond)”
“It looks to be well maintained with restroom facilities available.”
“The walking and biking paths are extensive and well-paved, making them ideal for both casual walkers and serious cyclists.”
“A lots of things - - Bike trail and the boardwalk area with the pond - Zoo - its not well maintained but my kid enjoyed.”
Plan your run at Johnson Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- Websitemiddlesexcountynj.gov
- Phone(732) 745-3900
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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