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Westvale Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 273 Google reviews · Running trail in Westwood, New Jersey · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Westvale 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.
What runners say about Westvale Park
“Beautiful park like setting, well maintained fields and a great dog run (with areas for both small and large dogs).”
“Beautiful park like setting, well maintained fields and a great dog run (with areas for both small and large dogs).”
The best and biggest park in the area. Multiple baseball, soccer, and football fields. A huge playground with areas for younger kids and older kids, and an outdoor gym/exercise area. Ample parking along with indoor bathrooms makes this a park with pretty much everything.
Kid friendly, Dog friendly, Adult friendly, Workout section to keep active, clean walking path for calorie burners or bicycle 🚲 riders, on-site Public restrooms, sitting bench areas open and covered spaces along with snacks in vending machine (accepts quarters & 💳) In short…This park is for all ages 🥳 Highly…
A great reuse of a former landfill to a very nice park (crowded with boorish four abreast walkers sometimes). Don't let that detract, it's a gem if you pick the right time. Does need better branch overhang trimming though... 👍
Westvale Park has a wide variety of available activities and features. My kids love the big playground area, but there are also sports fields, a walking/biking path, a dog park, and wooded trails.
Trail conditions & character
“My kids love the big playground area, but there are also sports fields, a walking/biking path, a dog park, and wooded trails.”
“Ample parking along with indoor bathrooms makes this a park with pretty much everything.”
“Nice sports facilities (baseball, football, etc) with a great playground and snack stand with restrooms.”
“Easy parking and wide sidewalks (wheelchair and stroller-friendly)”
Plan your run at Westvale Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewestwoodnj.gov
- Phone(201) 664-7882
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 | Open 24 hours |
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