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Oak Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,127 Google reviews · Running trail in Clark, New Jersey · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
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- Tree cover
- Access
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Confirmed from Oak Ridge 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.
Serene scenic park offering bicycle & fitness trails plus a public archery range with lessons.
What runners say about Oak Ridge Park
“Oak Ridge Park, located in Clark, New Jersey, is a well-maintained and popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and families.”
“**Scenic Beauty:** - Oak Ridge Park is known for its lush greenery, open fields, and wooded areas, offering a picturesque setting for visitors.”
“**Walking and Biking Trails:** - The park features several well-marked walking and biking trails that wind through the scenic landscape.”
“These trails cater to casual walkers, more serious runners, and cyclists, providing a peaceful and enjoyable experience.”
Good park with ample space..love to play soccer here with kids.. they just came up with an new athletic loop with a higher soccer field . Just love it. Amazingly maintained .. best walk and running experience…. 5/5
I’ve only been here during early mornings, but it’s a peaceful place for a walk or run. The far north corner of this former golf course is a little swampy, so after storms it can be impassable. The newly opened track is a great resource for runners.
Local park in Clark, NJ. You can walk on trails or the track when there are no games. Dogs must be leashed. You can learn about the trees by scanning the barcodes on the trees. Watch sports at stadium. Picnic area with tables and BBQ. Archery facility on site. Restrooms available.
First time visited Oak Bridge Park 🏞 One of the best park near Linden, Clark, Raritan, Avenel, Springfield or Scotch plain. There are multiple trails or walking 🚶 path according your daily walking 🚶 steps. Very well maintained and clean. They have professional track for runner 🏃. Football 🏈 court.
Trail conditions & character
“**Dog Park:** - A dedicated dog park within Oak Ridge Park allows pet owners to let their dogs run and play off-leash.”
“**Scenic Beauty:** - Oak Ridge Park is known for its lush greenery, open fields, and wooded areas, offering a picturesque setting for visitors.”
“These trails cater to casual walkers, more serious runners, and cyclists, providing a peaceful and enjoyable experience.”
“It would be nice if they added bike parking facilities here in the area of the restrooms and the playing field.”
“There are public restrooms on the premises and lots of free parking.”
“**Scenic Beauty:** - Oak Ridge Park is known for its lush greenery, open fields, and wooded areas, offering a picturesque setting for visitors.”
Plan your run at Oak Ridge Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteucnj.org
- Phone+1 908-527-4000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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