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Verona Park Bridge
4.7 ★★★★★ 212 Google reviews · Running trail in Verona, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Verona Park Bridge'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.
Scenic park offering running trails, fishing, playgrounds for kids and a lake for paddleboats.
What runners say about Verona Park Bridge
“Lovely place to take your kids and family to just hang around and enjoy the beautiful park but have to love the big swang boat it's really fun everyone it's a must go🤗”
“multiple lakes and ponds … great for running family day or picnics”
“Serene, picturesque bridge in the center of the park.”
A great park to take a walk, jog, fish, play bocce and tennis. The park has a scenic lake which has paddle boats available to rent. You can rent the Paddle House for special events and to purchase food. Also, many people take wedding and other pictures at the park.
Could be hard to find parking on good days, which is the biggest downside. Beautiful scenery, that can be enjoyed during a walk or a jog around the lake. Great children's playground is nearby.
It is such a hidden gem in NJ..One must go with Kids..Kids really enjoyed this place..Beautiful lake..Boating..Park..Walking Path...10/10.. What a beautiful beauty it is.. Look at the pics..
Lucky to have this park near home for a weekend walk with family during the pandemic, we call it small "central park" lol, take a break staying at home, life will always continue, have fresh air and move on guys!
Trail conditions & character
“Lovely place to take your kids and family to just hang around and enjoy the beautiful park but have to love the big swang boat it's really fun everyone it's a must go🤗”
“Serene, picturesque bridge in the center of the park.”
Plan your run at Verona Park Bridge
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.
- Websiteveronapark.org
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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