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Soldiers Memorial Field
4.7 ★★★★★ 210 Google reviews · Running trail in Summit, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Soldiers Memorial Field'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.
Suburban park featuring sports fields, baseball games and fireworks, plus a play area.
What runners say about Soldiers Memorial Field
“- The park features flat and easy trails and falls under the category of a municipal or city park with playground facilities.”
Playground is good for younger kids. Running track is where we taught our son to ride his bike. Tennis and basketball courts great for playing around.
Soldiers Memorial Field offers an ideal setting for weekend picnics with family, basketball games, dog walks, and jogging. - Additionally, it boasts a playground for children to enjoy.
They have great Holiday calibrations and exciting things to do. It's a great Field to play, walk, etc. for all ages. Check out the Summit website for events and baseball games!
We love to walk around their track. 4 laps equal a mile. Free parking. All goof.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice playground but hardware is a little neglected Good bathroom facility Some good shade for the playground area”
“- Amenities include sports fields, restrooms, parking lots, picnic areas, and a playground.”
“Not a bad dirt/gravel track to run on; seems to be standard 400 meter track.”
“There were plenty of port-a-potties, including ADA ones.”
Plan your run at Soldiers Memorial Field
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesummitcommunityprograms.com
- Phone(908) 277-2932
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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