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Public running tracks in New Jersey

New Jersey has 40 running tracks confirmed open to the public in this directory, all of them flagged free, across 31 cities — Newark, Cherry Hill Township, Lyndhurst, Nutley and 27 more. These are the park and city ovals anyone can run laps on, no membership and no sign-up. New Jersey also has 11 school and college tracks that often open to the community outside team hours — those are flagged "access varies." Filter and browse by city below.

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Warinanco Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,371 reviews

Roselle, NJ

Open to public Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Expansive park offering an ice-skating rink & lake activities plus multiple playing fields & trails.

Weequahic Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 4,114 reviews

Elizabeth Ave &, Meeker Ave, Newark, NJ

Open to public Rubber great for intervalsrarely crowded

Green space with a large lake, golf course, running track, trails & athletic fields.

Brookdale Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,241 reviews

Watchung Ave, Bloomfield, NJ

Open to public Rubber rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Park offering soccer, baseball, tennis, and archery, plus a playground, and picnic facilities.

Nomahegan Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,433 reviews

995 Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ

Open to public Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Besides Rahway River & Nomahegan Lake, this park offers scenic trails, sports fields & a playground.

Oak Ridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,127 reviews

136 Oak Ridge Rd, Clark, NJ

Open to public Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Serene scenic park offering bicycle & fitness trails plus a public archery range with lessons.

Warinanco Turf Field

4.7 ★★★★★ 591 reviews

718 Elm St, Roselle, NJ

Open to public Grass great for intervalsgood for the whole family

Football and soccer matches take place on this field, which also has a running track.

Challenge Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 386 reviews

101 Bortons Mill Rd, Cherry Hill Township, NJ

Open to public rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

This 18-acre park features playgrounds, a bike path, picnic areas, sports facilities & a garden.

FIELDHOUSE

5 ★★★★★ 180 reviews

400 Connell Dr, Berkeley Heights, NJ

Open to public great for intervalsfriendly regulars

Gym featuring classes, a pool table and a pingpong table for members.

Thomas West Park, Westville, Nj

4.5 ★★★★★ 288 reviews

198 Duncan Ave #100, Westville, NJ

Open to public good for the whole family

Lakeside park for leisure and sports like basketball, featuring a track and playground.

Thomas A. Edison Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 287 reviews

N Patrol Rd, Edison, NJ

Open to public Grass well-maintained surfacegood for the whole family

Park with sports facilities like tennis courts, a track & fields for baseball, softball & soccer.

Meisel Avenue Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 311 reviews

278 Meisel Ave, Springfield, NJ

Open to public Rubber well-maintained surfacerarely crowded

Public park with facilities for baseball, football, and track and field, plus a picnic area.

Soldiers Memorial Field

4.7 ★★★★★ 210 reviews

Summit, NJ

Open to public Dirt good for the whole family

Suburban park featuring sports fields, baseball games and fireworks, plus a play area.

Cooper River Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 236 reviews

510 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill Township, NJ

Open to public Dirt rarely crowdedscenic setting

Park with a playground, track, picnic areas, and trails, plus a boathouse and opportunities for rowing.

Grove Park Playground

4.5 ★★★★★ 254 reviews

South Orange Village, NJ

Open to public Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Well-kept park featuring swings, slides, picnic tables and a track ideal for exercise.

Fair Lawn Community Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 221 reviews

10-10 20th St, Fair Lawn, NJ

Open to public good for the whole familyfree to use

Recreation center featuring an arcade, indoor track and basketball courts, plus a gym.

Nat Turner Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 342 reviews

251-289 18th Ave, Newark, NJ

Open to public Grass

Urban recreation space with a playground & outdoor pool, plus a football field with a running track.

Hershfield Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 225 reviews

Hershfield Park Pl, Pompton Lakes, NJ

Open to public Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Park with a track and playground for kids, plus a basketball court.

Riggin Memorial Field

4.5 ★★★★★ 207 reviews

East Rutherford, NJ

Open to public

Athletic field with a track, open for jogging, football games, and other public use.

De Muro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 157 reviews

Nutley, NJ

Open to public Lit at night Rubber rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Rubberized track popular with joggers and walkers, as well as courts for tennis and basketball.

Panther Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

118 W Bradford Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ

Open to public Grass easy parking

Home to the Panthers, this park features baseball fields and a track.

Rowley Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 162 reviews

106 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ

Open to public Grass good for the whole family

Richie Regan Recreation and Athletic Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Richie Regan Recreation and Athletic Center, Seton Dr, South Orange Village, NJ

Open to public rarely crowded

Recreation center featuring basketball courts, a gym, and facilities for graduation.

Underhill Sports Complex

4.5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews

58 Burr Rd, Maplewood, NJ

Open to public Grass good for the whole family

Turf field and track for sports including football, baseball and lacrosse, plus bleachers.

Romano Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

0614-032010000-000010000-00000, Vineland, NJ

Open to public Lit at night good for the whole family

Well-kept park featuring multiple clean baseball fields and a track.

Flanders Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

Flanders Park, Volleyball Courts at, 40 Flanders-Bartley Rd, Flanders, NJ

Open to public

Park with a playground, running track and sports fields.

De Muro Park Track and Soccer Field

4.8 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Nutley, NJ

Open to public rarely crowded

Veterans field

4.5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews

N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ

Open to public

Landscaped park featuring live music, a track, baseball and softball fields, and a playground.

King's Court Health & Sports Club

3.9 ★★★★☆ 137 reviews

525 Riverside Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ

Open to public Grass great for intervalsrarely crowded

Forest Grove Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

1635 Forest Grove Rd, Vineland, NJ

Open to public Grass rarely crowdedgood for the whole family

Park with a playground, walking trail, and facilities for baseball.

Uptown Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews

N Massachusetts Ave, Atlantic City, NJ

Open to public

Friendly park for jogging and basketball, plus a baseball field and a track.

Richardson Oval

4.3 ★★★★☆ 55 reviews

Clifton, NJ

Open to public

Riverside County Park Football Field and Track

4.8 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

18 Bogle Dr, Lyndhurst, NJ

Open to public well-maintained surfacegood for the whole family

Riverbank Park Track and Field

4.8 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

Newark, NJ

Open to public great for intervals

Bergenfield HS Track

4.8 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

15 Clinton Ave, Bergenfield, NJ

Open to public

American Athletic Track and Turf

4.8 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

2050 US-206, Southampton Township, NJ

Open to public Grass

Weequahic Park Athletic Track

4.4 ★★★★☆ 5 reviews

1 Thomas Carmichael Dr, Newark, NJ

Open to public Rubber

Oak Knoll Athletic Fields (Green Village)

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

300 Green Village Rd, Green Village, NJ

Open to public Paved

Memorial Park Athletic Track

4 ★★★★☆ 1 reviews

Lodi, NJ

Open to public

Cliffside Park High School

64 Riverview Ave, Cliffside Park, NJ

Open to public

Public tracks by city

Public access can change with the season and the local calendar — park tracks follow park hours, and school tracks close for practice and meets — so confirm before a special trip.

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