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Monte Irvin Orange Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,920 Google reviews · Running trail in City of Orange, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Monte Irvin Orange 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.
Dating from 1900, this park offers hills, lawns & a fishing pond plus sport fields & playground.
What runners say about Monte Irvin Orange Park
“The section of the park that I was at was clean and it was good to see families out with their kids playing and eating together.”
“So much room for dogs to run and beautiful fields to utilize.”
“Very nice park it also large you can get some great walking, running or jogging in.”
“Since this is a contained area, it was pleasant for those who don't have kids and prefer to enjoy the park in peace and quiet.”
Pleasant for a leisurely walk. It's not a fancy park with lots of flowers, but it's very green, with a lot of grassy lawn and large trees that provide shade. There's a roomy, concrete path to make a circular walk, and we saw many squirrels and birds on the lawn, as well as several ducks a family of geese - with…
About 2 weeks ago while in the park with other parents and other people watching our children practice football, there was a loud noise and before anyone could tell where it was coming from, a hugh section of a tree came crashing down in a clearing that we usually sat under.
Great park, really nice walking/running paths. Has archery, tennis, basketball... I don't know much about the amenities but it is beautiful.
The section of the park that I was at was clean and it was good to see families out with their kids playing and eating together. I saw ducks in the pond as well as on the walk way. It was clean and the air was refreshing.
Trail conditions & character
“We brought our coloring books and paint 🎨 The only thing I didn’t care for were the dog owners that didn’t have their dog on a leash.”
“The pond with the fountain is pretty and there are lots of nice park benches to sit on and enjoy the view.”
“Although there was a bathroom (which was clean) on my side, I observed there were portable toilets placed at designated areas around the park.”
“There's a playground, basketball, soccer field, tennis court and a work out area along with a large pond and parking”
“Since this is a contained area, it was pleasant for those who don't have kids and prefer to enjoy the park in peace and quiet.”
Plan your run at Monte Irvin Orange 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteessexcountyparks.org
- Phone(973) 268-3500
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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