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Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 293 Google reviews · Running trail in Parsippany, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
54 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Veterans Memorial 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.

Paved54 miScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Community green space with a playground and a soccer field plus picnic tables.

What runners say about Veterans Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (293 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Recommend it 💯as a peaceful, clean and family oriented place for any event or outing.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Great trails, beautiful open meadow for “touch football” 🏈 or any other group outdoor activity.”

Parks structure is very unique and have divided with consideration of sports. Kids play area is not far from sights if parents are walking or watching kids soccer game. There is long walking trail for bikers and Walker and joggers.

★★★★★ — Jagdish , Aug 2019

Beautiful park. It’s just opposite to my community. Very good place to walk, jog, run. Soccer ground is good. There is a small stage to perform Yoga and other activities. When there is water flow in the stream, it’s more beautiful.

★★★★★ — Bhargav , Jan 2018

Nice park close to Rt 46 and 80. Plenty of greenery, play area for kids, fields, barbecue grills. Good place for a break with walking trails. Proximity to rt 89 makes it noisy, but still- having a park in the city is a big plus.

★★★★☆ — Damian , Aug 2025

Great park right off Route 46 in Parsippany. It's a 0.5 mile walk one lap around the paved path. There is a nice turf soccer feild and really nice childrens outdoor play area.

★★★★★ — Christopher , Feb 2023

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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 5 mentions

“Great trails, beautiful open meadow for “touch football” 🏈 or any other group outdoor activity.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“It is very nice if you are going to play sports, with a lot of sports fields, or walking on a paved path but is limited for younger kids.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There is a children's play area, a band stand, soccer field with bleachers and ample parking.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“The fields were great for ultimate, and there are nearby park restrooms.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+) 2 mentions

“5 mile walk one lap around the paved path.”

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Plan your run at Veterans Memorial 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
  • Distance54 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteparsippany.net
  • Phone+1 973-263-7254

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9 am–8 pm
Friday 9 am–8 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday 9 am–5 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 Memorial Park

1839 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054

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Running trails near Parsippany

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Veteran's Park Turf Field

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Sheraton Walking Park

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Smith Field Park

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League sports (soccer, football, softball) keep this public park active, as do courts & playgrounds.

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Hills of Troy Park

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Grassy park for baseball and basketball games, plus swings, slides and a climbing area.

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Old Troy Park

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This 96-acre park provides forested hiking & snowshoeing trails, athletic fields & a playground.

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Volunteers Park

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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.