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Oscar E. McClinton Waterfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 286 Google reviews · Running trail in Atlantic City, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Oscar E. McClinton Waterfront 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.
Children's park featuring a playground and a boardwalk.
What runners say about Oscar E. McClinton Waterfront Park
“Nice clean park where you can get away in Atlantic City and look out at the Atlantic Ocean or have a picnic or cookout !”
“My favorite part about this area is you can ride your bike or walk or exercise, the oceans are very beautiful and the people are friendly.”
“Beautiful peaceful views, lots of fishing, dogs allowed off season, right across from Flagship, cute blue playground.”
Enjoyed a beautiful peaceful walk on the walkway and boardwalk. Well maintained, very clean. Lots of nice people walking and riding bicycling around. Great views, beautiful breezes. Lots of beautiful views.
My favorite part about this area is you can ride your bike or walk or exercise, the oceans are very beautiful and the people are friendly.
I was in search of a good park to go for a walk while we were in Atlantic City and came across this park. This park gives you a view of the water, has a nice playground, picnic tables and trail that leads you AC boardwalk.
Beautiful little park for walking, biking, fishing on the AC boardwalk. Has a little play ground for kids and free parking area and on street. Good neighborhood.
Trail conditions & character
“My favorite part about this area is you can ride your bike or walk or exercise, the oceans are very beautiful and the people are friendly.”
“This park gives you a view of the water, has a nice playground, picnic tables and trail that leads you AC boardwalk.”
“Part of this area was under construction when I visited in September 2023 which could make parking a challenge.”
“Beautiful peaceful views, lots of fishing, dogs allowed off season, right across from Flagship, cute blue playground.”
“Beautiful place for any occasion it has portajohns but we rented our own for our Family Reunion Cook-out”
Plan your run at Oscar E. McClinton Waterfront Park
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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiteaclink.org
- Phone(609) 625-8219
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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