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Waterlands Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 55 Google reviews · Running trail in South Orange Village, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Waterlands 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.
Basic park featuring a playground, baseball fields, swings and softball.
What runners say about Waterlands Park
“A great part of the town, with well-maintained fields.”
Pleasant park to enjoy nature, also has a nice group of area schulptures. The new age art is a nice intro to a fun walk. Many dog walkers. Nice people! We
Big beautiful park with playground, playing fields, and a short path through a woodsy section in the back. Something for everyone.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Waterlands 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
- Websitesouthorange.org
- Phone(973) 378-7754
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Closed |
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