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Thomas West Park, Westville, Nj

4.5 ★★★★★ 288 Google reviews · Running trail in Westville, New Jersey · Posted hours

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Confirmed from Thomas West Park, Westville, Nj'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.

RestroomsTrailhead parking

Lakeside park for leisure and sports like basketball, featuring a track and playground.

What runners say about Thomas West Park, Westville, Nj

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (288 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Started off a great day here yesterday remembering the troops that have passed away. Some folks see walking and others jogging. There is a play area and a paved path by the lake. Have not been during a day there was an event held so it's just my account on yesterday

★★★★☆ — Ty , May 2025

I love taking a walk around the track looking in the retention pond at Turtles tadpoles fish geese nice and grassy some shade and sun my kids love it

★★★★★ — Brian , Jun 2023

I believe one full trip around the track around the pond is one mile. We had to run around it for gym class at Parkview. They take care of it and the pond does get algae thats why they added the fountain. Great park to bring the little one or to get the gang together for some b-ball new back boards and nets.

★★★★☆ — Bob , Dec 2023

This is a cute little playground with multiple play gyms and a nice little lake to walk around. I like that there's some shade for cooling off. The biggest downside for me is the lack of bathrooms.

★★★★★ — Staci , May 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Numerous ducks and turtles to choose from🙂 Parking seems like a bit of a challenge, or, at least, it was for me.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“The biggest downside for me is the lack of bathrooms.”

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Plan your run at Thomas West Park, Westville, Nj

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

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 Thomas West Park, Westville, Nj

198 Duncan Ave #100, Westville, NJ 08093

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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.