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Spring Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 619 Google reviews · Running trail in South Plainfield, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Spring Lake 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.
Public park offering tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and walking paths.
What runners say about Spring Lake Park
“Spring Lake Park is a peaceful spot for a walk or run, with a well-maintained path winding around the scenic lake.”
“Spring Lake Park is a peaceful spot for a walk or run, with a well-maintained path winding around the scenic lake.”
“Such a lovely park with a serene lake, wide bridges, basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas, and a long, winding path.”
First time.. we loved it . Really spacious and very good for walking/running the whole loop is like 1.5-2 Kms. Love the small lake and this place looks serene. There is a gazebo and basketball courts. There are also tennis courts on the far end of the ground. Parking could be a bit more . Gets crowded sometimes.
Such a lovely park with a serene lake, wide bridges, basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas, and a long, winding path. Multiple restrooms with water fountains along the way. Children's play area with swings, too! Pet friendly.
One of the best around us. Very safe being surrounded by busy streets. Clean and well maintained. Very nice for a peaceful sitting and also for a short or long walk. I love it.
A nice family park where you can walk it for 1.1 miles. There are benches if you need to stop and enjoy the park. The park itself is clean and well taken care of.
Trail conditions & character
“Spring Lake Park is a peaceful spot for a walk or run, with a well-maintained path winding around the scenic lake.”
“Such a lovely park with a serene lake, wide bridges, basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas, and a long, winding path.”
“It’s pet-friendly and has two free parking lots.”
“Not good for riding bikes (the lane is too narrow) or having dogs off leashes.”
“The park also has basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas, and multiple restrooms with water fountains.”
“The park also has basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas, and multiple restrooms with water fountains.”
Plan your run at Spring Lake 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemiddlesexcountynj.gov
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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