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Unami Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 413 Google reviews · Running trail in Garwood, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Unami 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.
Park offering sports fields & courts, picnic/BBQ facilities, play structures & multi-use paths.
What runners say about Unami Park
“The county public works department does an awesome job keeping the park clean and maintained.”
“It's a beautiful size park where kids have sporting events, a tennis court for anyone wanting to play, for families who want to have parties and more.”
“Plenty of shade, walking paths, sports fields and two playgrounds.”
“My dog loves it too - there are always deer to watch, sticks to chew and squirrels to chase.”
Nice local park. Playground for young kids, basketball court, 3 tennis courts, ball fields and a paved path throughout.
Unami Park. I go here to practice and play rugby for Union county men. Aside from my own purposes. Theres plenty of fields to play on, soccer, football, baseball. Theres even a playground available for the littles ones to play on. Plenty of walking space for those looking for a little stroll!
Love this park!! My dog loves it too - there are always deer to watch, sticks to chew and squirrels to chase. Plenty of shade, walking paths, sports fields and two playgrounds.
This park is gorgeous. I love talking my dog for walks over here. What I love most is how shady it is! This is especially nice in the summer because you get to avoid that brutal sun. I also love that it has bathrooms and a water fountain. This come in handy when my dog and I need a quick drink.
Trail conditions & character
“My dog loves it too - there are always deer to watch, sticks to chew and squirrels to chase.”
“It has a soccer pitch, baseball diamond, 3 tennis courts with a plastic mat like surface, a playground and a good sized parking lot with plenty of street parking.”
“A war memorial gazebo and restrooms Thank you, Garwood 👍⭐️”
“Playground for young kids, basketball court, 3 tennis courts, ball fields and a paved path throughout.”
“Plenty of shade, walking paths, sports fields and two playgrounds.”
Plan your run at Unami Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — 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.
- Websitegarwood.org
- Phone(908) 527-4744
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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