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Monroe Township Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Monroe Township, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
9 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Monroe Township Memorial 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.

Paved9 miStroller / ADATrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about Monroe Township Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (40 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Monroe Township's 911 memorial park is a quiet place to walk around and see beautiful specimen trees and relax on one of the benches.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 12 mentions

“Monroe Township's 911 memorial park is a quiet place to walk around and see beautiful specimen trees and relax on one of the benches.”

Very pretty park. Not large but very nice. Nice monument to 9/11. Also nice gazebo. Nice place to walk your dog, or look for little quiet peace and tranquility. Lot of different type of plants. All labeled as to their typical name, and Latin name. Very quiet. Nice little escape.

★★★★☆ — Eric , Apr 2018

This is a very small park but very nice. I see many people walk their dogs here. It's very pretty, peaceful and nice for short walks.

★★★★☆ — Cath , Mar 2026

Wonderfully small and quiet memorial park. Great for relaxation and walking on a paved path.

★★★★★ — Chris , Sep 2022

If your looking for a nice short walk this is it. A nice quiet park even though its right off a major road. They have a veterans monument and 911 memorial. They maintain this park very well and on benches it tells you that they are made from plastic from old milk jugs awesome

★★★★★ — Dena , Apr 2019

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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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 12 mentions

“Monroe Township's 911 memorial park is a quiet place to walk around and see beautiful specimen trees and relax on one of the benches.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Paved walking path with different labeled trees along the way.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at Monroe Township Memorial 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
  • Distance9 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemonroetwp.com
  • Phone(732) 656-0811
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–6 PM
Thursday 6 AM–6 PM
Friday 6 AM–6 PM
Saturday 6 AM–6 PM
Sunday 6 AM–6 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 Monroe Township Memorial Park

150-, 156 Prospect Plains Rd, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

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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.