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Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs in New Jersey
New Jersey has 84 trails with lights for night running in this directory, across 63 cities and towns — Vineland, East Brunswick, Wayne, Jersey City and 59 more. Lights for the pre-dawn start and the after-work run once winter takes the evenings.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
Liberty State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 36,921 reviews
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
Cape May Point State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,819 reviews
State park featuring a lighthouse & environmental center, plus birding, fishing & hiking.
Allaire State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,586 reviews
Expansive park featuring antique steam trains, the Manasquan River & trails for hiking & biking.
J Owen Grundy Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,363 reviews
Riverfront pier facing the NYC skyline features game tables & a pavilion with festivals & shows.
West Hudson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,079 reviews
County facility on 46 acres with various sports facilities, a water park, paths & a fishing lake.
Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,806 reviews
Long, paved riverside cycling & walking path offering dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline.
Monte Irvin Orange Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,920 reviews
Dating from 1900, this park offers hills, lawns & a fishing pond plus sport fields & playground.
Horseshoe Lake Recreation Complex
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,402 reviews
Recreation complex featuring a lake with fishing & swimming, a playground, sports facilities & more.
Central Park of Morris County
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,279 reviews
Multi-use area with in-line skating, a dog park, ballfields, a playground & trails with views.
Gloucester Township Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,254 reviews
Large park with playgrounds and a baseball field as well as areas for hiking and mountain biking.
Irvington Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 1,391 reviews
24-acre urban park known for its tree-lined lawns, small pond, fountain & options for athletics.
Riverbank Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,104 reviews
Baseball diamond with a grandstand, plus basketball & tennis courts, a track & a playground.
Buccleuch Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,030 reviews
Pastoral, 78-acre park showcasing the stately Buccleuch Mansion plus fields, a trail & more.
Sayreville Kennedy Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,004 reviews
Paved walking trails and playgrounds, plus courts for tennis, volleyball and basketball.
Taylor Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 687 reviews
Recreational area featuring playgrounds and walking paths; plus a pond for ducks.
Pine Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 688 reviews
149-acre park offering campgrounds, playgrounds, sports fields & courts, picnic areas & green space.
Landis Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 705 reviews
Playground and ball fields at a sprawling park that also hosts festivals and community events.
South Cape May Meadows Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 571 reviews
200-acre coastal birdwatching sanctuary featuring trails through beaches, wetlands & dunes.
Smith Field Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 584 reviews
League sports (soccer, football, softball) keep this public park active, as do courts & playgrounds.
Verona Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 547 reviews
Lakeside facility featuring a playground, picnic areas and tennis courts, plus paddle boats.
High Mountain Park Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 537 reviews
Scenic trails for hiking & mountain biking plus skyline views of Newark & Manhattan from the summit.
Laurel Hill Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 483 reviews
Public park offering a marina, ball fields, tennis and volleyball courts, playgrounds, and a splash pad.
Heritage Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 483 reviews
Playground with picnic tables, a walking path around a lake stocked with trout.
Edison State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 483 reviews
Green space with woods, a field & a pond, plus a museum & memorial dedicated to Thomas Edison.
DeHart Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 459 reviews
Park hosting a playground, fitness equipment and sports courts.
Walters Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 468 reviews
Spacious park with a playground, sports courts and a pool, plus picnic tables.
Veterans Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 448 reviews
Recreation area with a playground, gazebo, fishing spots, a beach, and a baseball field.
Indian Trail Club
4.8 ★★★★★ 381 reviews
Membership-only country club with a racquet club and swimming pool, plus lake views, and wedding venues.
Middlesex County Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Kid-friendly paved greenway (with a bridge) for walking and biking, as well as roller blading and skating.
Ellsworth Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 378 reviews
Beautiful park featuring a playground and a monument to the Civil War.
Shelter Cove Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 358 reviews
Cozy beach with a playground plus basketball and baseball fields, and lifeguards in summer.
Soverel Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 344 reviews
Park with facilities for basketball, tennis, baseball, and soccer, plus a children's playground.
Great Oak Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Shady space featuring playgrounds, picnic tables and paths, plus a butterfly garden.
Hawk Rise Sanctuary
4.4 ★★★★☆ 327 reviews
Quiet wildlife preserve featuring wetlands, trails and boardwalks.
Ceres Park Back Lot
4.6 ★★★★★ 285 reviews
Popular park with tree-filled trails, for hiking, mountain biking and dog-walking.
Thompson Family Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 263 reviews
Multi-sport park with 2 fenced dog parks and 3 tennis courts, plus 2 playgrounds.
Mountain Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
Baseball, softball, soccer & lacrosse fields in an open recreational area, plus jogging trails.
Heavenly Farms Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
Casual park for fireworks and games, plus a disc golf course and trails.
Willingboro Lakes County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Well-maintained park featuring playgrounds and paved trails plus wooded trails for dog-friendly strolls.
Dave Waks Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 229 reviews
Park with grass & turf fields for various sports, plus a playground & area for flying model planes.
Trailside Nature & Science Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
4,500-sq.-ft. interactive museum dedicated to the natural world & overlooking Watchung Reservation.
Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
4.8 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Waterfront walkway with Manhattan-area vistas, plus benches, eateries and a park.
Parque 80
4.8 ★★★★★ 196 reviews
State park featuring a playground, as well as picnic areas and a lake.
Terhune Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
Park (around 4 acres) featuring a lake, graves of famous dogs, benches and picnic areas.
Michael Debbi Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Public park with a playground, picnic tables, sports fields, and a walking path.
Myrtle - Charles Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 159 reviews
Spacious area (known as a park) featuring soccer fields, as well as baseball fields and softball fields plus a playground.
South Vineland Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 160 reviews
Park with a disc golf course, trails, a lake with a dock, and picnic facilities.
Bodman Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 158 reviews
Large neighborhood green space with numerous basketball courts, 3 tennis courts & a play structure.
Central Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
Sporting green space featuring playgrounds to keep little ones entertained.
Hartshorne Woods Park, Buttermilk Valley Entrance
4.9 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Bike-friendly park with walking paths and hiking trails.
Roosevelt Common
4.5 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
Park featuring tennis courts and a skate park, plus a playground, pond and picnic tables.
Cheesequake State Park Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Relaxed, kid-friendly state park offering a selection of trails through wooded terrain to a beach area.
East Brunswick Dog Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 129 reviews
Clean park that's split into areas for small and large dogs, along with gravel, grass and benches.
Tantum Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Park with sports facilities such as basketball and tennis courts, plus picnic tables.
Lindenwold Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Paved and wooded trails, plus a track and baseball fields. Playground.
Roaring Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Park with kid-friendly hiking trails, jogging paths, and wildlife.
Glotzbach Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Popular, maintained recreation area featuring 2 baseball diamonds and a playground.
Robbinsville Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Park featuring athletic fields and a playground, plus a walking path, picnic areas, and restrooms.
Veterans Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Shady recreational area offering tennis courts, playgrounds, a soccer field and a walking path.
Welsh Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Park featuring a playground and trails, plus basketball and baseball fields.
Ceres Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Wooded park offering paths for hiking, biking and dog walking, plus marked and unmarked trails.
Terhune Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 90 reviews
New park with playgrounds, ballfields and a riverside nature trail.
Wyckoff Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 84 reviews
Park featuring a public restroom and a baseball field.
Country Lane Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 80 reviews
Quiet neighborhood park featuring 2 playgrounds, a tennis court and a basketball court.
Columbus Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Sprawling facility featuring numerous sports fields (including baseball), a tennis center and a playground.
Willow Oak Natural Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Park featuring trails for hiking, amid nature.
Forest Grove Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Park with a playground, walking trail, and facilities for baseball.
Scudder Falls Shared Use Path (NJ)
4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Bike-friendly, riverside spot including a bridge and waterfalls.
Blackwater Pond Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 44 reviews
Natural area for walks and bike rides along a paved path.
Hartshorne Woods Park, Rocky Point entrance
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
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