Home › New Jersey › Wallington › Samuel Nelkin County Park
Samuel Nelkin County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 521 Google reviews · Running trail in Wallington, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Samuel Nelkin County 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.
A 17-acre park around a lake with tennis & baseball courts, footpaths, a playground & pavilion.
What runners say about Samuel Nelkin County Park
“Well maintained, great for kids, pets or just about anyone wanting to walk or enjoy the beauty around it”
A nice county park, good walking path, basketball court... Peaceful park A 17-acre park around a lake with tennis & baseball courts, footpaths, a playground & pavilion. After a big storm, the park is cleaned. I thought that was done everywhere. Like no matter where, clean up is done after a big storm at the park.
A nice county park located in Wallington, good walking path, pond for the geese, basketball court, baseball field, tennis courts, a full kiddie playground and a fenced in dog run for small/medium and another for larger dogs. Plenty of parking spots and restrooms opened most of the year, let's keep it clean as well!
Great hidden gem . this park is great has a lake and a large dog park that usually provides dog waste bags too. Has a pond and plenty of room the fly kites and also a black topped walk way around the whole perimeter. There are tennis courts and basketball courts too.
It's a good place to fish, go for a run, play basketball, and chill in the park. Dog friendly, has separate parks for small and large dogs. There is also lots of grass, and a baseball field with sand.
Trail conditions & character
“this park is great has a lake and a large dog park that usually provides dog waste bags too.”
“I would recommend that the playground have a fence around it as the parking area isnt too far away.”
“Plenty of parking spots and restrooms opened most of the year, let's keep it clean as well!”
Plan your run at Samuel Nelkin County 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteco.bergen.nj.us
- Phone(973) 777-0318
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
Running trails near Wallington
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 455 reviews
Park featuring recreational options from baseball diamonds to shuffleboard courts to playgrounds.
Sunset Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 25 reviews
Veterans Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Small playground for local families, including swings and slides, plus basketball courts.
Woodland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 272 reviews
Playground and soccer field at a compact park also featuring a pavilion and picnic areas.
Third Ward Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,777 reviews
Park featuring a pond and fountain for scenic strolls and relaxation.
Christopher Columbus Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 330 reviews
Wide-open and clean park featuring a playground and a baseball field.