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Veterans Field Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 632 Google reviews · Running trail in Edgewater, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Veterans Field 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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Family-friendly park featuring playgrounds, plus basketball and soccer fields.

What runners say about Veterans Field Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (632 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“You can clearly see George Washington bridge from the amazing walkway along Hudson Bay, which is neat and clean, with great exercise machines every few yards.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“They even wrap around the quaint little condo complex nearby adding to the scenic route you can take affording you better views of the GWB.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

Lovely little park complex here with multiple soccer fields, basketball court, and playground areas. The walking paths criss-cross each other - many of which are right next to the water overlooking the city skyline.

★★★★★ — Dan , Jun 2020

Clean and new... Not bad for what used to be a toxic waste dump site. Besides a full scale soccer/baseball field, there's a playground, exercise stations, a walking trails that kids use for scooters as well. Located in Edgewater, right along River Road....

★★★★★ — Dennis , Feb 2020

It’s an amazing park for a family trip. Has picnic areas, playgrounds, thos outdoor workout machines, and very nice walking trail by the river. It also has many baseball, soccer and basketball fields

★★★★★ — Waleed , Mar 2025

I really loved this Park. You can sit and enjoy the weather, wait while your kids play, or take a walk along the river. It’s such a wonderful spot, and I’ll definitely come back again.

★★★★★ — Sh , Apr 2025

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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 20 mentions

“Clean and beautiful open area with spectacular views and photo ops of NY and the George Washington Bridge across the Hudson.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Great clean park lots of parking huge baseball field full lighting system from what I've seen.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“There are restrooms, tables for eating, playgrounds, soccer and etc fields.”

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Plan your run at Veterans Field 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
  • Websiteedgewaternj.org
  • Phone+1 201-943-1700
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 am–10 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 Veterans Field Park

1057-1165 River Rd, Edgewater, NJ 07020

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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.