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Pine Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 688 Google reviews · Running trail in Lakewood, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pine 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.
149-acre park offering campgrounds, playgrounds, sports fields & courts, picnic areas & green space.
What runners say about Pine Park
“Somehow always clean, always breezy, and always feeling like you stepped into one of those brochures towns hand out to look more wholesome.”
“Some parts get quiet enough that you can actually hear yourself think — which is either beautiful or terrifying, depending on the day.”
“Some parts get quiet enough that you can actually hear yourself think — which is either beautiful or terrifying, depending on the day.”
Pine Park — The Only Place in Lakewood Where You Can Take a Walk, Lose Cell Service, and Suddenly Become a Deep Thinker If you ever needed a break from traffic on County Line, carpool runs, or the 47 group chats blowing up your phone, Pine Park is the Yiddishe escape you didn’t realize you were craving.
First time there, very quiet but not much to do as an adult but walk around. Seating is far spread out so walking distances before finding somewhere to sit was a challenge as a first timer. Did enjoy the atmosphere though.
Beautiful park to walk through. Love the stream and bridge. They have alot of blacktop paths, which are hard on my feet but great in the rain. I love the smell of the large pine trees. You have to be a Lakewood resident. Wish they had more pebble pathways
Trail conditions & character
“Some parts get quiet enough that you can actually hear yourself think — which is either beautiful or terrifying, depending on the day.”
“Some parts get quiet enough that you can actually hear yourself think — which is either beautiful or terrifying, depending on the day.”
“Clean facilities with plenty of bathroom options and garbages all over.”
Plan your run at Pine 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitelakewoodnj.gov
- Phone+1 732-367-6737
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7 pm |
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