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Pershing Field Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,774 Google reviews · Running trail in Jersey City, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Pershing Field 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.

ScenicStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

Park offering many amenities, including an ice rink, pool, playground & fields & courts for sports.

What runners say about Pershing Field Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,774 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“I love the spark grew up coming here it's clean safe you got tennis courts basketball courts baseball fields ice rink swimming pool community center it's just a wonderful part”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“As Spring 2024 awakened so did these beautiful flowers, fortunately I had the chance to take some pics as I walked my aunty and her doggie.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Playground has a variety of slides, Swings and activities for active kids of all ages and its a good splash pad nearest to home during the summers.”

A beautiful park right in the heart of heights area in jersey city. Its Big, Beautiful, eventful and highly connected location. Its a nice place for kids to play, to get some fresh air and to learn different sports.

★★★★★ — Ritesh , Jun 2022

Good place for kids to play in Jersey City Heights area. Packed with elders and kids around evening time. Good place for a walking or jogging. Not enough space for parking, only few spots near kids play area and couple of street parking spots.

★★★★★ — Shanmugavel , Sep 2023

Awesome park with many things to do. Divided in sections and with ample of space. Pros: - 2 baseball grounds. - good kids play area at one side. - with splash pad for summers. Kids love it - nice walking, jogging track around baseball grounds. Didn’t measure the circuit length.

★★★★☆ — Saurabh , Apr 2026

My son has been in love with this park since he was 18 months. It has an awesome walking track for jogging and walking or if you want to drive a scooter or bike. So many ball fields.

★★★★★ — Thrill , Oct 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“As Spring 2024 awakened so did these beautiful flowers, fortunately I had the chance to take some pics as I walked my aunty and her doggie.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Not enough space for parking, only few spots near kids play area and couple of street parking spots.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“- city center so very accessible via all modes of transportation.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Pershing Field 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitejcrec.recdesk.com
  • Phone(201) 547-5003

Hours

Monday 5 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–11 PM
Thursday 5 AM–11 PM
Friday 5 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6–10 AM
Sunday 6–10 AM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Pershing Field Park

201 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.