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Riverside County Park Joseph Carucci Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,079 Google reviews · Running trail in Lyndhurst, New Jersey · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Riverside County Park Joseph Carucci Area'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.

PavedOpen 24hScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Open space along the Passaic River with a dog park, picnic facilities & sports fields with a track.

What runners say about Riverside County Park Joseph Carucci Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,079 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 12 mentions

“Clean park Spacious Ample parking available Lots of benches present There's only one set of washroom present, which too was locked, when we visited on Saturday (around late noon).”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Great park for exercising, running, biking, playing in the fields & photoshoots !”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“It is really clean and all of the dog owners are very friendly.”

Very nice. A couple of areas need some updating/roof’s fixed. But overall a nice place to take your dog for a walk!

★★★★☆ — Alan , Apr 2021

I love this park! I love walking along the paved smooth pathway while enjoying the river view. This park is clean, quiet & comforting with sounds of children playing & laughing in the distance or the cheers from a sporting event in the fields.

★★★★★ — Judy , Jan 2020

Moved to Lyndhurst 3 years ago and have been visiting this park every weekend. The grounds are well maintained, the baseball field is brand new and clean. The boccie ball courts are a nice addition. The dog run has been renovated within the last year. Great place for a quiet walk and enjoy nature.

★★★★★ — Brian , Dec 2017

Super cute park ! Nice fields & great children’s play ground. We did a real estate shoot here && it was awesome (aside from the freezing weather). Great park for exercising, running, biking, playing in the fields & photoshoots !!!!!

★★★★★ — Rachel , Nov 2018

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 11 mentions

“Great dog park with separate section for large and small dogs.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“I love walking along the paved smooth pathway while enjoying the river view.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“A very pleasant little park—the cleanest bathrooms we’ve seen in a public park!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Clean park Spacious Ample parking available Lots of benches present There's only one set of washroom present, which too was locked, when we visited on Saturday (around late noon).”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“I love walking along the paved smooth pathway while enjoying the river view.”

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Plan your run at Riverside County Park Joseph Carucci Area

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteco.bergen.nj.us

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Riverside County Park Joseph Carucci Area

Riverside Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

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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.