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Newark Riverfront Park - Somme Street Entrance
4.4 ★★★★☆ 102 Google reviews · Running trail in Newark, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Newark Riverfront Park - Somme Street Entrance'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.
City park with a playground and sports fields, plus a riverside path.
What runners say about Newark Riverfront Park - Somme Street Entrance
“Bathrooms are always beautiful and kept clean.”
“Very nice, beautiful view and plenty of space.”
It's rlly nice. Wish they cut the bushes down on the trail would love to actually watch the flow of the river while walking or just sitting.
Raymond Blvd entrance to Newark Riverfront Park boardwalk, dock and Fitness Trail. Access bird watching areas, gaming areas and walkways.
Very nice, beautiful view and plenty of space. You can work out here, go jogging, running, walk the 🐕 and even sit down and chat. Stop by here and check it out!
Pretty Park... All types of fields Playground walking and jogging. Nice along the river. Well maintained
Trail conditions & character
“Raymond Blvd entrance to Newark Riverfront Park boardwalk, dock and Fitness Trail.”
Plan your run at Newark Riverfront Park - Somme Street Entrance
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
- Websitenewarkcityparksfoundation.com
- Phone+1 201-341-8311
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
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