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Phil Rizzuto Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 875 Google reviews · Running trail in Elizabeth, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Phil Rizzuto 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.
Football- and soccer friendly park featuring a playground and workout stations.
What runners say about Phil Rizzuto Park
“Clean, accessible and family friendly with bathrooms, picnic tables and areas to exercise.”
Feels like you are in another state. If only for a few minutes. Bring your mountain bikes. There is even a stream running though it. :)
Quiet depending on the hours. I usually go for a walk during my lunch time. The area for the kids (if you have any) might not work for some of you during those hours, since the play area doesn't have sgadr and the swings/slides get extremely hot. So think twice if you're going at that time...
Went walking in the park with a friend. It was clean and inviting. Provided areas for different activities. Felt safe. Saw a deer, had a turn in the swing which took me back to my childhood days.
This park is located across the street from Kean University and is great for small to medium size family events. There is a playground for the children. Many walk the track and workout at the exercise stations. The beautiful football/soccer field with astro-turf may have a game going on for one to watch.
Trail conditions & character
“Needs security sometimes but the park is very cute, my dog loves to run around the playground when there’s no kids 🤭🤭”
“Clean, accessible and family friendly with bathrooms, picnic tables and areas to exercise.”
Plan your run at Phil Rizzuto 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 908-527-4900
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–8 pm |
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