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Riverside County Park–South (North Arlington Area)

4.6 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · Running trail in Lyndhurst, New Jersey · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Riverside County Park–South (North Arlington 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.

Open 24hScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Park with a playground and picnic tables, plus space for baseball, running, and other sports.

What runners say about Riverside County Park–South (North Arlington Area)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (107 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Clean, Turf field, nice track around the field, clean bathrooms, good parking”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful place just walking threw it.”

Along the eastern banks of The Passaic River, Riverside County Park meanders proudly within the southern Bergen County towns of North Arlington and Lyndhurst. Welcoming with treasures of leisure and sporting activities, such as; a safe and modern childrens playground, boat launch, meandering scenic trails, new tennis…

★★★★★ — Bob , Mar 2021

Perfect for family outdoor activities, walking and running.Very spacious with lot of parking space.

★★★★★ — Ranjana , Sep 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 107 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Beautiful and peaceful place just walking threw it.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Clean, Turf field, nice track around the field, clean bathrooms, good parking”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Clean, Turf field, nice track around the field, clean bathrooms, good parking”

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Plan your run at Riverside County Park–South (North Arlington Area)

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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
  • 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–South (North Arlington Area)

26 Bogle Dr, 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.