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Thompson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,523 Google reviews · Running trail in Monroe Township, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Thompson 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.
Sprawling public park containing a stocked lake for fishing, an animal haven & sports facilities.
What runners say about Thompson Park
“Huge park,spacious, small animals park, kids will enjoy, paved walking trails good for cycling & walking, lots of barbeque area with picnic tables, well maintained restrooms.”
“Very beautiful park, nice to take a walk in the morning and have picnics, the area by the lake is very beautiful.”
“It was good to see so many people in a peaceful setting park was also very clean so are the bathrooms.”
Beautiful Park in Monroe. Serene. The park is big, good for a run or jog. Lots of trees, makes your visit/walk very enjoyable. You can come there for fishing, playing volleyball, basketball, picnics with you family; there’s ample of space and greenery. Sitting by the lake is also an option of you enjoy that.
Nice park . First timer. Lots and lots of space for kids to play around . Has a small lake where people were fishing. Had volleyball courts , basketball courts, tennis courts , soccer practice courts ..
It was a great morning. Got to the park at 9:30 and walked up to the top of the hill. We had our backpack with water bottles, binoculars, bug spray, and dog treats. (We brought Mitzy). We also brought our beach chairs and was pleased to have some shade up there.
I love walking this park and enjoying the small animal zoo. It's great for families as well as walking alone I always feel safe. It's clean as well restaurants should mimic the cleanliness of their bathroom 🚻 yes they are super clean My favorite is there dog park!
Trail conditions & character
“There are plenty of nice views near the lake, there are plenty of different sports you can play here, and it’s big enough to take a nice walk around and enjoy the scenery!”
“Huge park,spacious, small animals park, kids will enjoy, paved walking trails good for cycling & walking, lots of barbeque area with picnic tables, well maintained restrooms.”
“a full fledged Disc golf course , many many barbeque stations , lots of parking , restrooms, dog park, , kids play area etc etc etc .”
“It was good to see so many people in a peaceful setting park was also very clean so are the bathrooms.”
“It's clean as well restaurants should mimic the cleanliness of their bathroom 🚻 yes they are super clean My favorite is there dog park!”
Plan your run at Thompson 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemiddlesexcountynj.gov
- Phone(732) 745-3900
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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