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Winding River Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 629 Google reviews · Running trail in Toms River, New Jersey · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Winding River 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.
Scenic, wooded park offering playgrounds, an ice-skating rink, nature trails & various picnic areas.
What runners say about Winding River Park
“Peaceful, clean and a great place for enjoying outdoors!”
“This park is scenic, with the Winding River running through it from the south gate at Route 37 to the north gate at Oak Ridge Parkway.”
“The trail is nice and peaceful considering it's proximity to the highway.”
“Great place for dog walking”
Updated 8/16/21 This is a beautiful park with a 3.4mi out and back paved path from restroom to restroom. There are benches along the way and a bathroom, playground and covered picnic area at each end. There are no maps or directional signs, but it is fairly obvious which direction to go.
I've been going to this park since I was a kid so maybe it's nostalgia but I love it. The trail is nice and peaceful considering it's proximity to the highway. It's a small quaint place to have a nice walk. Plenty of benches and places to chill. Paved main trail and plenty of unpaved branches
Some really good off road trails and plenty of black top trails. Have to warn you about the wild life. As I was sitting on the bench in the photo 2 women were passing and said be careful of the snake that's behind you! Being the city boy that I am I jumped up and said snake what snake.
This park is scenic, with the Winding River running through it from the south gate at Route 37 to the north gate at Oak Ridge Parkway. It features a bike trail, hiking, picnic tables, shelters, playgrounds, restrooms, and soft ball fields. The main trail was paved, and no vehicles were allowed.
Trail conditions & character
“We'll paved path plus little side paths through the woods.”
“This park is scenic, with the Winding River running through it from the south gate at Route 37 to the north gate at Oak Ridge Parkway.”
“It features a bike trail, hiking, picnic tables, shelters, playgrounds, restrooms, and soft ball fields.”
“The trail is nice and peaceful considering it's proximity to the highway.”
Plan your run at Winding River 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
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetomsrivertownship.com
- Phone+1 732-341-1000 ext. 8424
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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