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Lincoln Avenue Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 82 Google reviews · Running trail in Manville, New Jersey · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Lincoln Avenue 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.

Open 24hRestroomsQuiet

Quiet park with a tunnel, good for kids, and picnicking.

What runners say about Lincoln Avenue Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (82 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Very peaceful, especially by the canal.”

Great open tranquil space in a quaint neighborhood. Jungle gym & athletic field included. Kinda off the beat and path but worth the small effort to get there. Great for open air events, or a small picnic with a special someone. Highly recommended...

★★★★★ — Upwards , May 2026

I just went here once to play pokemon go and take a piss in the porta potty. It was nice, very quiet and peaceful. Nice place to go for a walk or have a picnic. The tunnel that goes under the train tracks to get here is very interesting

★★★★★ — Eton , May 2024

Nice quiet area I like to go to run. There are 2 baseball fields there and lots of open space.

★★★★☆ — Bil , Jun 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 82 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Very peaceful, especially by the canal.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“I just went here once to play pokemon go and take a piss in the porta potty.”

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Plan your run at Lincoln Avenue Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Lincoln Avenue Park

226 Boesel Ave, Manville, NJ 08835

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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.