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Riverbank Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,104 Google reviews · Running trail in Newark, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverbank 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.
Baseball diamond with a grandstand, plus basketball & tennis courts, a track & a playground.
What runners say about Riverbank Park
“Clean, modern, with plenty of space for all the parents present to sit comfortably and respectful of social distancing.”
Beautiful park... modern playground with running sprinklers for the children in the summer... Tennis and basketball courts.. Running track around soccer field.. baseball field with a little stadium... Trails by river with work out stations and mile markers. ..... Update...
I like taking early Morning walks thru the park, very peaceful, it brings down my stress levels where I'm able to gather my thoughts and enjoy a few minutes of peace and tranquility.
I love going here to relax and grab some sun… it can get a bit busy at times, however there’s always space to run away to. There’s great play areas for little kids, and great athletic areas for older kids. If you’re like me, I occasionally hop on a slide myself (I’m a big kid at heart.
Trail conditions & character
“My family and I love this park, I just wish they would honor the bathroom hours , it’s 5:33 pm & the bathrooms close.”
“Parking is difficult, especially for people that haven't been there before but the field is very nice and seating is good.”
“Park has baseball fields/tennis courts water fountains and seating areas, dog friendly”
Plan your run at Riverbank 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiteessexcountyparks.org
- Phone+1 973-268-3500
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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