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Mary Benson Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in Jersey City, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mary Benson 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.
What runners say about Mary Benson Park
“Its a beautiful park but dont follow google maps directions, it will take you to a bridge above the park and say you have arrived.”
Nice play structure with a painted bike/scooter path for laps. Way too busy during recess from from school across the street. Softball field as well, but it is in need of some TLC.
What a beautiful new playground! Renovated in 2014. Love the little running track inside the playground.
Trail conditions & character
“Its a beautiful park but dont follow google maps directions, it will take you to a bridge above the park and say you have arrived.”
Plan your run at Mary Benson 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.
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–9 pm |
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