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Lake Riviera Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 380 Google reviews · Running trail in Brick Township, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lake Riviera 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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Clean park, beach and lake.

What runners say about Lake Riviera Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (380 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“The whole park from the lake to the parking lot was very clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Hidden away in the Lake Riviera portion of Brick Township is a picturesque park that allows residents and travellers alike a place to enjoy the township's tranquil atmosphere.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Very peaceful vibes with no one around and a nice dock to go fishing or just space out and chill!”

Interesting park to check out! Very peaceful vibes with no one around and a nice dock to go fishing or just space out and chill! There’s a small sand beach area and a pretty new swing set and playground area for kids to play!

★★★★★ — Tzvi , Oct 2025

Nice park with basketball courts, playground, benches, kayak launch area and trail for walking/running. The park is well maintained and has ample parking spaces. I did not see a restroom and picnic tables though.

★★★★☆ — Mian , May 2022

It's a nice park, it's near my sister in laws house. Great place to drop off kids! All the equipment is new! It is in a very very safe neighborhood. If you are in the area, and you want your kids to "destress" this is a great place for them to run around for an hour or so!

★★★★★ — Richard , Feb 2022

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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

“Hidden away in the Lake Riviera portion of Brick Township is a picturesque park that allows residents and travellers alike a place to enjoy the township's tranquil atmosphere.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There is plenty of parking, a playground for kids from 1 and up, fishing, and grass for other activities.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Very peaceful vibes with no one around and a nice dock to go fishing or just space out and chill!”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“I did not see a restroom and picnic tables though.”

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Plan your run at Lake Riviera 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

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 6 am–8 pm
Sunday 6 am–8 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 Lake Riviera Park

371 Lake Shore Dr, Brick Township, NJ 08723

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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.