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Woodlot Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 400 Google reviews · Running trail in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Woodlot 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.

Natural surfaceStroller / ADARestrooms

Green space housing playgrounds & picnic areas, plus ball fields, tennis/basketball courts & trails.

What runners say about Woodlot Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (400 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The complex is maintained and safe for a great walk through the paths and trails. The parking lot is long overdue for leveling, mill & overlay. Since this is the Rec department’s site it appears resources are available in the building, check Rec department reviews.

★★★★☆ — Tom , Jan 2025

Nice location.. right next to route 1 and very close to other places - like Taco Bell etc . Very close to a lot of residential neighborhoods. Nice locality overall and lots of space around . I was surprised that there were 2-3 food trails here . I didn’t expect a trail here :) Trail path was good .

★★★★☆ — Raj , May 2026

Decent little park, standard amenities like a playground, baseball diamond, and some walking trails. I go here to play tennis but the courts could use some repair. Other than that, lots of festivals and events are held here so there's usually things to do on the weekend

★★★★☆ — John , Oct 2024

Nice neighborhood park with play area, small picnic grove, shed, bike trail, hiking trail, tennis, baseball and basketball court, open field. There is a nice hill bank and during snow it becomes a magical snow sledding place for kids.

★★★★☆ — Aminur , Mar 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 400 reviews →

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.

Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“A nice accessible park with a toilet.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitesouthbrunswicknj.gov
  • Phone+1 732-329-4000
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–5:30 pm
Thursday 7 am–5:30 pm
Friday 7 am–5:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–5:30 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 Woodlot Park

124 New Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852

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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.