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Michael J. Tighe Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 792 Google reviews · Running trail in Freehold, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Michael J. Tighe 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 Michael J. Tighe Park
“Bathrooms were very clean, and water from the fountain tasted clean—lots of paths and different sports fields and plenty of parking.”
Went to the park with my daughter and grandson, who is a year old. He had fun walking on the sidewalks around the bathrooms which are new and very nicely designed. The play area is incredible by design and function. Plenty of room for many kiddies to enjoy.
I am so grateful to have this gorgeous park in my community… We practically live here. The township updates something every year. New bathrooms, playgrounds, ninja warrior area, nature path, pickleball courts, splash pad, summer camp, bike riding, all in a safe friendly community.
There is a paved walking path and wooded trails,basketball courts,baseball fields, picnic tables, a children's splash park and more...
Great park with lots of courts Play ground for kids Many trails for walking and biking
Trail conditions & character
“New bathrooms, playgrounds, ninja warrior area, nature path, pickleball courts, splash pad, summer camp, bike riding, all in a safe friendly community.”
“There is a paved walking path and wooded trails,basketball courts,baseball fields, picnic tables, a children's splash park and more.”
Plan your run at Michael J. Tighe Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- Websitetwp.freehold.nj.us
- Phone+1 732-294-2190
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7 pm |
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