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Warinanco Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,371 Google reviews · Running trail in Roselle, New Jersey · Posted hours

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Confirmed from Warinanco 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.

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Expansive park offering an ice-skating rink & lake activities plus multiple playing fields & trails.

What runners say about Warinanco Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (7,371 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Warinanco Park is a peaceful and well-kept place to relax, walk, and enjoy nature.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 18 mentions

“on spring you can see the Cherry Blossoms, on summer is nice to make a BBQ and play with the kids, on fall season is perfect to take beautiful photos.”

🏃 great for running 3 mentions

“😁 Also love the run club community here—great energy and motivation if you’re looking to stay active.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Warinanco Park is a peaceful and well-kept place to relax, walk, and enjoy nature.”

One of the best parks in Union County. It’s super large. Plenty of space to spread out, get in a pickup game of your choosing. Feed the ducks in the lake or do some fishing. Paddle boats in the summer. About 2 miles of walking/jogging trail. You will often see various cycling groups doing laps around the park.

★★★★☆ — Terrell , Aug 2024

Visited this park today to play a game of Cricket and was amazed by its sprawling beauty and cleanliness. The park is so huge that it’ll take forever to cover the whole park by a walk. This place also has few paddle boats on a small lake and adequately available washrooms for use.

★★★★★ — Karthikeyan , Apr 2022

From the playgrounds to the picnic areas, the park has something for everyone. My kids love running around, playing on the swings, and feeding the ducks. I enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the beautiful scenery. It's a great place for families to spend quality time together. I love it!

★★★★★ — Flor , Aug 2023

A huge park. Pretty good crowd. Turf area is one of the best place to go for running. You will find few people over there even if whole park is empty. There are few gym equipments besides turf. You can do light weight exercise here.

★★★★★ — Pushkar , Mar 2021

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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 18 mentions

“on spring you can see the Cherry Blossoms, on summer is nice to make a BBQ and play with the kids, on fall season is perfect to take beautiful photos.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“As well as a running track, soccer field, hiking trails, baseball fields, lake with boats, you can rent during the summertime, public restrooms.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Warinanco Park is a peaceful and well-kept place to relax, walk, and enjoy nature.”

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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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteucnj.org
  • Phone+1 908-527-4000
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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 6:30 am–9:30 pm
Sunday 6:30 am–9:30 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 Warinanco Park

Roselle, New Jersey

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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.