Home › New Jersey › Ridgewood › Saddle River County Park-Wild Duck Pond Area
Saddle River County Park-Wild Duck Pond Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 315 Google reviews · Running trail in Ridgewood, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Saddle River County Park-Wild Duck Pond 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.
Park featuring a playground and a fenced-in area for dogs, plus benches and picnic tables.
What runners say about Saddle River County Park-Wild Duck Pond Area
“The park’s well-maintained trails provide a smooth and safe route ideal for cyclists of various skill levels.”
“The path is scenic, surrounded by lush greenery, and the Wild Duck Pond itself offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, perfect for a refreshing break during the ride.”
“The path is scenic, surrounded by lush greenery, and the Wild Duck Pond itself offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, perfect for a refreshing break during the ride.”
I recently had the opportunity to enjoy a bicycle ride to the Wild Duck Pond Area within Saddle River County Park, and it proved to be an excellent outdoor experience. The park’s well-maintained trails provide a smooth and safe route ideal for cyclists of various skill levels.
The park has a huge play area for kids and a beautiful bike path to ride. They also have great spots overlooking the pond where you can just sit and relax. They also have a doggy park which is convenient for dog owners. I beleive there is also a kiddy pool. One of our favorite parks..
A Beautiful location for relaxing . U can sit on a bench beside the clear pond with Geese and small cute turtle swimming and read a book which is my thing . U can go for walk or run or cycling or small barbecue. They also have a doggy park separately inside.
A very nice place to walk around! A pond, playground, picnic tables and benches. I walked along the river and found signs of Spring! 😃
Trail conditions & character
“The path is scenic, surrounded by lush greenery, and the Wild Duck Pond itself offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, perfect for a refreshing break during the ride.”
“The park offers a variety of amenities, including picnic areas, ponds, a kids’ play area, restrooms, and even a dedicated dog park in one section.”
“The path is scenic, surrounded by lush greenery, and the Wild Duck Pond itself offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, perfect for a refreshing break during the ride.”
“Restrooms were open and decent, I mean it’s public bathrooms and they were clean at first but by the end of it, kind of smelly and no toilet paper.”
“Although the water level was very low and there were hardly any ducks, the weather was beautiful and it was nice to get some sunshine and air.”
“Lovely water fountains if you want to sit and read a book.”
Plan your run at Saddle River County Park-Wild Duck Pond Area
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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 201-444-8843
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
Running trails near Ridgewood
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Ridgewood Dog Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 452 reviews
Park with a playground, benches, and a walking trail, plus a separate area for dogs.
Twinney Pond Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews
Glen Rock Duck Pond
4.7 ★★★★★ 678 reviews
Popular park featuring a pond for ducks and a playground for kids, along with a fountain and paths.
Saddle River County Park - Dunkerhook Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 207 reviews
Relaxing space featuring trails for walking and biking, plus a waterfall.
Ho-Ho-Kus Brook Ravine
4.5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews