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Weequahic Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 4,114 Google reviews · Park track in Newark, New Jersey
Green space with a large lake, golf course, running track, trails & athletic fields.
Plan your run
- Access Open to the public · free to use
- Surface Rubber / synthetic — springy, fast, and easy on the legs; runs well wet or dry
- Indoor & outdoor has both indoor and outdoor running options
- Infield a soccer/football field inside the oval — handy if the kids want to play while you run
- Amenities restrooms, parking (from runner reviews)
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (973) 268-3500
- Website essexcountyparks.org
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
Is Weequahic Park open to the public?
Weequahic Park is open to the public and free to use. Public park and city tracks like this one are typically open dawn-to-dusk with no membership and no sign-up — just show up and run your laps.
What's at this track
“My only complaint is that the only available bathroom I could find is portable.”
“Beautiful park with the playground and the water views along with the free parking and huge walking around tracks.”
What runners highlight
“The place feels fresh, with outdoor sports equipment everywhere - boxing bags, -workout stations, - fishing spot, You name it And the view on the lake was lit.”
“Walk the trail around the lake and get your daily exercise in an enjoyable peaceful atmosphere.”
“My family jogged in the red track and got 4 miles in.”
“Hidden gem in Newark with a scenic lake and quiet walking trails.”
“Beautiful park with the playground and the water views along with the free parking and huge walking around tracks.”
From the reviews
…Minus 1 star because I did notice the side of some parts of the track is kind of breaking off and can be a potential safety hazard! Aside from that, it’s so beautiful & I absolutely loveee it!! Will be back!
This park is clean and huge. My family jogged in the red track and got 4 miles in. The pond with a fountain is beautiful. They have porta potties which is convenient. We saw a lot of wild life. You must wear a mask. Free parking, benches, and places to relax in the grass.
…Snow was covering the ground, but there appeared to be a rubberized track surrounding the lake margins for a good walking/running surface. The birding was excellent and we noted ring necked ducks, spoonbills, hooded mergansers, mallards, and of course a gang of Canada geese.
Very beautiful place with an excellent jogging track. Littering is minimal. There are some stations throughout to do basic calisthenics. My only complaint is that the only available bathroom I could find is portable.
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