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Sayreville Kennedy Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,004 Google reviews · Running trail in Parlin, 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 Sayreville Kennedy 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.
Paved walking trails and playgrounds, plus courts for tennis, volleyball and basketball.
What runners say about Sayreville Kennedy Park
“Nice place for entertainment and it's a Skate 🛹 this is the first time seeing a beautiful place to relax and listen to a live band.”
“Nice place to walk after dark, they keep it well lit and though it's poplar it's peaceful.”
Beautiful lake and walking path alongside a smaller body of water and public artwork. There is also an enclosed skate park and public restrooms via port-a-potty. The reason for this was signage that indicated "due to graffiti and vandalism, the restrooms are only open during special events.
This park is great. A good walking path — about a mile — around the pond/lake. Many turtles to see in the water under a couple of the bridges. Tennis, handball and a skate park. You will have to hold your pee, both bathrooms were locked and frankly looking just gross, scary and dirty from the outside.
Lots of ducks and canadian gees. Nice lake and walking path for humans and your dog.
Nice park, great watch a sunset or walk around the lake. Multiple small lakes. Lots of wildlife, including turtles, geese, swans, etc. They have fishing, tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, skate park, and a fountain. Plenty of benches and trails.
Trail conditions & character
“There's a paved walking path circling two ponds, a playground, skate park, tennis courts, cricket/soccer field, and public restrooms.”
“Nice place for entertainment and it's a Skate 🛹 this is the first time seeing a beautiful place to relax and listen to a live band.”
“Great views, 2 basketball courts, tennis courts, handball courts, a cricket pitch, kids' playgrounds, volleyball nets, and a lot of parking.”
“Nice large park with a few lakes and creeks and very good for walking your dog on a leash.”
“There's a paved walking path circling two ponds, a playground, skate park, tennis courts, cricket/soccer field, and public restrooms.”
“Nice place to walk after dark, they keep it well lit and though it's poplar it's peaceful.”
“Nice place to walk after dark, they keep it well lit and though it's poplar it's peaceful.”
Plan your run at Sayreville Kennedy Park
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.
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 732-390-2918
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 |
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