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Tatum Park, Holland Activity Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 134 Google reviews · Running trail in Middletown Township, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
6.5 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Tatum Park, Holland Activity Center'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.

6.5 miScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADAHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Kid-friendly park with picnic tables, well-marked hiking trails, and a public restroom.

What runners say about Tatum Park, Holland Activity Center

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (134 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful historic residence; worked beautifully as the venue and backdrop for a wedding I attended.”

The Indian Springs, Holly trail and Dogwood trails are really nice. They get you deep in the woods. Please don't forget to go to the back of Deep Cut park which is right across the street. The garden, bonsai, coy pond, vegetable garden knomb hunt are all wonderful.

★★★★★ — Jamie , Apr 2021

It is not a well known park ... but it is one of a kind ...if you like hiking trust me it is your place ...In a place you feel like you are in an amazon jungle and in another place you feel like you are in the prairie .... enjoy

★★★★★ — Kynady , Jun 2020

Lovely place for a walk! Dozens of different trails to choose from. Easy to walk and beginner friendly! In spring and summer you'll see lots of tulip trees, milk thistle and red clovers.

★★★★★ — Cheyenne , Jul 2022

Holland Activity Center is former summer home of Charles Tatum family. Parking area is a good access point to many trails of the park, there are a few picnic benches and nice restrooms in the center. Hiking is relatively easy even in hilly Tatum Ramble area since elevations are easy to handle.

★★★★★ — Mike , Nov 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Beautiful historic residence; worked beautifully as the venue and backdrop for a wedding I attended.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Hiking is relatively easy even in hilly Tatum Ramble area since elevations are easy to handle.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Parking area is a good access point to many trails of the park, there are a few picnic benches and nice restrooms in the center.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Parking area is a good access point to many trails of the park, there are a few picnic benches and nice restrooms in the center.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at Tatum Park, Holland Activity Center

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Distance6.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • 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.
  • Websitemonmouthcountyparks.com
  • Phone+1 732-615-2260
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 7 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7 am–9 pm
Thursday 7 am–9 pm
Friday 7 am–9 pm
Saturday 7 am–9 pm
Sunday 7 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Tatum Park, Holland Activity Center

Middletown Township, New Jersey

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.