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Milo S. Borden Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 220 Google reviews · Running trail in Maplewood, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Milo S. Borden 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.
Green space featuring a playground, soccer field, tennis court, and walking path.
What runners say about Milo S. Borden Park
“Sure it could use some updates on the play equipment and landscaping, but the natural grass turf is relatively well-maintained and provides a great soccer field for all ages.”
“Brilliantly located off off boyden Ave, this park is serene and spacious with a tennis court and open field plus a playground for children.”
“Sure it could use some updates on the play equipment and landscaping, but the natural grass turf is relatively well-maintained and provides a great soccer field for all ages.”
This park would win some sort of park award if they hand out park awards. I bet it would definitely win a medal or a ribbon. It's smaller than the one over by the police station but it doesn't have the millennial, skater fragrance of the devil's lettuce.
Great local open space with 0.2 mile walking/ jogging track, tennis court, and playground. It is set back from the street, so no worry that kids will run out into traffic. Wish they had a basketball court here too. No turf!
Very small neighborhood park. It has a lovely foot track area where between 6 or 7 persons were walking. I went there to walk and joined the fun. While I walked there were several piwie soccer teams competing and practicing. It was great to see so many children enjoying their sport.
This is the cutest neighborhood park. It's not big but good enough for the surrounding area. When I visited there was only 1 other person walking the track with her dog. It was quiet, yet inviting. The playground for the children is cute and something I'll keep in mind for the friends with children who visit.
Trail conditions & character
“The walking path around the park is 1/4 mile and used frequently by dog walkers, who thankfully are responsible about collecting pet waste.”
“Brilliantly located off off boyden Ave, this park is serene and spacious with a tennis court and open field plus a playground for children.”
“There is a play area, tennis court, sports field, and a paved perimeter for walking or riding.”
Plan your run at Milo S. Borden 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
- Distance4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(973) 763-4202
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 |
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