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Pleasant Valley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 546 Google reviews · Running trail in Basking Ridge, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pleasant Valley 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.
Green space with a playground, shelters, athletic facilities, a fishing pond, a pool & a theater.
What runners say about Pleasant Valley Park
“A well-maintained local park with 8 tennis courts, nice walking trails, soccer fields, a swimming pool, and a baseball / softball field”
Awesome park! Lots to do: playgrounds, picnic areas, tennis, pickleball, basketball, pond, paved walkways...
Fun place to jog,walk, pickleball, tennis, paddle ball, beach volleyball, soccer
Been in town for a few years but Covid-19 pushed us to explore more of the town including the parks. Pleasant valley is amazing with great facilities, trails, etc with solid maintenance.
I have been going to this park since I was a kid. Very safe and a lot of fun. The walking trails are well kept, and they have a theater that performs plays during the summer. They used to have a work out running course but they got rid of it a few years back. I wish they would put it back in.
Trail conditions & character
“Clean bathroom facilities and you can rent the clubhouse.”
“I go there for a dog training lesson so, yes, they are very dog friendly.”
“Lots to do: playgrounds, picnic areas, tennis, pickleball, basketball, pond, paved walkways.”
Plan your run at Pleasant Valley Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 908-204-3003
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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