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Nichols Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 181 Google reviews · Running trail in Nutley, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Nichols 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.
Relaxed park featuring a playground, basketball court and a baseball field.
What runners say about Nichols Park
“Great to have drinking fountain right there, park beaches spread about, very well kept play set and beautiful green park altogether.”
“The park is great in the summer when it's hot since the play area is shaded by trees.”
“The park not only has a recreational playground for all ages, it also has baseball, soccer and basketball courts and a bike trail.”
Quaint park with a small playground and walking path. The path goes back a little farther than it looks as it crosses the old train tracks which used to run into NYC.
A great small park best for young children. Parking is usually easy near the swings. There's a parking area by the intersection near the railroad, too. The park is great in the summer when it's hot since the play area is shaded by trees. Softball teams often play on the field, Erich is fun to watch.
My grandkids and their friends ❤️ Nichols Park! The park not only has a recreational playground for all ages, it also has baseball, soccer and basketball courts and a bike trail. Plenty of parking behind the baseball field.
One of the few parks with shade around here. So even when the playground is small is very pleasant to be here There's OPEN bathroom in the park so that's a plus plenty of space to walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Great to have drinking fountain right there, park beaches spread about, very well kept play set and beautiful green park altogether.”
“So even when the playground is small is very pleasant to be here There's OPEN bathroom in the park so that's a plus plenty of space to walk.”
“The park is great in the summer when it's hot since the play area is shaded by trees.”
“has a ball field and children's play area with swings and other cool things for the kids to climb on.”
“Plenty of parking behind the baseball field.”
“Great to have drinking fountain right there, park beaches spread about, very well kept play set and beautiful green park altogether.”
Plan your run at Nichols 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenutleynj.org
- Phone+1 973-284-4966
- 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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