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Patriot Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 268 Google reviews · Running trail in Galloway, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Patriot Lake 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.
Park featuring play areas, volleyball courts and a basketball hoop, plus dog spaces.
What runners say about Patriot Lake Park
“Nice walking path, loads of clean up stations, and off leash area.”
“Beautiful park despite the construction going on great place to fish, play with the kids or just to stroll on the path”
“This park was very peaceful & clean.”
“A great park for dogs! Nice walking path, loads of clean up stations, and off leash area.”
It is a nice park that is dog friendly. We took our two dogs there and a baby in a stroller. There is a nice paved path around the lake there. Picnic tables and a large fancy playground is there too. No dogs allowed in the playground.
I always love this park. I walk the .30 miles trail around the lake, while waving to my kids at the playground as I pass them(imagination station II). A recently added dog park means there are plenty of my four legged neighbors about to say hello to as well.
In town visiting & wanted a pet friendly place to take my beloved fur bestie. She enjoyed the walk around the lake & meeting other fur babies in the dog park. I also noticed a HUGE children's park. This park was very peaceful & clean. Next time I'm visiting, I'll come by again!
Beautiful park to take your doggo for a walk! A lake surrounded by a paved path with beautiful flowers. There’s an off leash fenced-in area where doggie bags are available too. There’s a separate area for dogs under 35 lbs and over 35 lbs. My dog loved the friends he made. 🐾
Trail conditions & character
“A recently added dog park means there are plenty of my four legged neighbors about to say hello to as well.”
“If you prefer to read, the library is right across the parking lot and there Re lots of benches and tables as well as a gazebo to relax and read in.”
“Beautiful park despite the construction going on great place to fish, play with the kids or just to stroll on the path”
“A lake surrounded by a paved path with beautiful flowers.”
“The parking lot is accessible from 6th ave in Galloway.”
Plan your run at Patriot Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegtnj.org
- Phone(609) 652-3700
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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