My very first grown up apartment after college was in what is now known as the Metropolitan. My backyard was the Cooper River Park. Fast forward a couple of decades later and I find myself back in the Collingswood area. Now granted, for the past 16 years, I had called Lake Tahoe my backyard so back to Cooper River was a bit of a .... come down. Still, I've come to enjoy certain parts of it. The county park has some great summer events, and if you are in the mood to go for a bike ride or walk around the lake, it's fine. There is lots of parking available. Just be careful if there are big special events when parking is a bit trickier. read more

A beautiful park with walkways, a big playground area for kids, easy access and parking, and a nice restaurant on the property (La Birra Scala - great food!). I was here as it's where the Knecht Cup Regatta is held for college rowing (my son rows for LaSalle University). The water is lovely, great vendors and food trucks...perfect place for rowers to race! read more

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Cooper River Park is one of the best places to spend a pleasant afternoon. The walking path is beautifully laid out, and there's plenty of wildlife to observe along the way. A new playground is currently under construction, and there are community event boards with information about local happenings. The park often hosts food trucks and even features a La Scala's restaurant. There are patio areas, picnic tables, and grills available for rent, making it a great spot to host a party or gathering. read more

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Always a great spot 2 go & clear ny thoughts while being by water. * I live, therefore, I love* read more

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Cooper River Park is such a wonderful place to spend time. I've been coming here since I was younger, and it holds nothing but positive memories for me. The park has a great, safe atmosphere-there's never a sense of discomfort or worry, which makes it perfect for hanging out, whether alone or with friends. I've enjoyed everything from running laps around the track, jogging along the river, to leisurely walks around Veterans Island. On top of that, the restaurant on the north side is absolutely lovely, with fantastic food that's worth checking out. Cooper River Park is truly a gem and a place I always enjoy returning to. read more

I've always loved walking around the river but on my last trip I discovered the dog park and larger longer nature trails! I've been coming here for years and had absolutely no idea these two things existed! They were so tranquil and easy to follow and the dog park is clean and wasn't too crowded (I have a shy dog so it greatly depends on if I let her into dog parks or not) she loved the trials the most since they were pretty much empty and I loved seeing all the wild life like turtles and birds. I definitely plan on trying out the trails again it was huge so I didn't get to see it all the first time. read more

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Had a nice walk around the park with my son and the dog. It's a park. Nothing special per se. But reliable and nice. read more

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Amazing place. I recommend this place to all. Nature in its green glory. Nice to see a spot in this realm of the world.

Gorgeous, big, park! I think it's almost 3.5 miles around. Tree lined, plus beautiful homes & several restaurants. The American Heart Association walks are usually here every Fall. Fun time for a great cause. Plenty of photo opps & even a playground. read more

Cooper River Park runs through Cherry Hill, Pennsauken, Haddon Township and Collingswood and covers approximately 346 acres. It is home to the Camden County Boathouse. The River is a hub for recreational and competitive rowing that includes local High Schools, State, National, College and masters regattas. It is one of the better rowing venues in the country and tops in our area. This is due to the sheltered straightaway 2000 meter course on water with a low current. The Park has something for everyone and plenty of room for it all to happen without impacting the other activities in progress. There are 2 softball fields, a 3.8 and 1.35 mile path for walking, running and biking, a dog park, fishing, a 1 1/4 mile cinder track, numerous picnic areas some with Pavilion or Gazebos, indoor restrooms, boat ramps for non-gas boating (Kayak/Canoe), a Yacht club for sailing, playground, Ice Skating rink in the winter and a restaurant (Cooper House). All this with the skyline of Philadelphia in the background. The park has plenty of parking available on the Pennsauken side of the river and is located close to a number of great local restaurants where you can fuel back up after enjoying your favorite outdoor activity. read more

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I absolutely love walking the circuit trail here! The entire loop is about 4.5 miles and there's plenty of interesting stuff and beautiful views to take in along the way. There's a few beautiful monuments which are nice to stop at and read the plaques and appreciate the art. My sister and I also found a sailing school along the trail! We totally plan on giving them a call and learning some sailing maneuvers over the summer. There's lots of people out and about walking, running, cycling, etc. It looks like a Norman Rockwell painting out there when the weather is nice. If you live close by, definitely take advantage of this great amenity and go out and enjoy. read more

Cooper River park is undergoing some changes. They finally have at long last finished the construction on the North Side. There are more improvements to come. Cooper River is fairly big park, the loop around the river is 3.8 miles. Camden County has done a nice job with this park over the years and there is a lot going on. There are the regattas and the beautiful Rutgers Camden boat house. There is the Marina, the playgrounds, the ball fields and running track and the new Cooper House. They have done a nice job with some of the inner areas also. There are some memorials sights along the park as well. A driving range is at the far West end and there used to be mini golf and chip and putt just across Cuthbert on the North East end. This has been torn down in 2016 and I am not sure what the plan is for this area. There is also a dog park at the far North East area near the back of the Subaru building. I ride my bike up there often and most cyclists use the road. The runners and walkers don't like bikes on the inner path so cars keep that in mind please. I have run around the loop also and there is a dirt trail too to ease on the leg pounding. There are also picnic areas and port a pots. All in all with all the visitors the park attracts the County does a nice job keeping the place clean. On a clear day there are also some great views of the Philadelphia skyline from the walking bridge over route 130 and Cuthbert Blvd. read more

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Nice walking loop around the river, and depending on where you are (Collingswood, Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Westmont, etc.) they have different activities. Not a lot in terms of public facilities (i..e bathrooms, parking lots, but not incredibly crowded, friendly walkers (people with dogs, people with kids, etc.). Very nice little oasis in the middle of everything. read more

Beautiful Serene and Peaceful Park by the water. I look forward to coming out and enjoying the beautiful weather or taking a nice walk around the park. read more

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I live down the street from this park but unfortunately don't get to stop by all too often. I'm hoping with spring coming so very soon that I'll be motivated to start walking along the river. This is most definitely one of my favorite parks in South Jersey. read more

Awesome park, came here for a family gathering and totally enjoyed myself! It's a bummer that I didn't get to take any photos, but this is the perfect spot for a family B-b-q, rowing, walking, running, biking and other activities....it's perfect for younger kiddies as well if you head near the playground around which is located near a restaurant. I totally enjoyed myself here. read more

Cooper river park is most popular for running and walking especially during the warmer months. There is a paved path all around. There has been a lot of construction going on for years which makes the traffic on 130 even worst than it already is. Though it is a nice park and clean (no trash laying around) I would like to see it powerwashed more often if at all. There is a section by one of the pavilions near route 130 that is gross to walk by due to all the geese droppings. There are atleast 3 lots for parking as well as street parking. Along the path, you will find benches and picnic tables facing the lake which can make for a cute romantic spot and perfect for a picnic on a nice day. They have a nice playground area but I find it to be too over crowded during peak times and avoid it at all costs. There are plenty of small pavillions with picnic tables in close proximity to the playground. This makes for an easy pizza dinner for the kids and playing after. Plan to hover over your child during playtime, otherwise you may lose them. Overall, I prefer this park to run or walk. Especially in the spring, after hibernating all winter. read more

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Home sweet park. I must say that I really enjoy living down the street from this park. It's hard to give a fair review about a park as their are a lot of factors at play, but I will say the ~4 mile paved path around the lake is a really nice place for an evening run. Here are some other thoughts on the park: Pros: 1. Clean and well maintained paths 2. Wide enough for people running in both directions 3. Lots of nice trees if you want to run in the shade 4. Cool breeze off the lake 5. Some nice baseball fields to play in along the water. Cons: 1. Idiots that ride their bikes on the path / groups of people walking across that won't get out of your way 2. Geese poop everywhere 3. Lighting could stand to be better in certain spots 4. Crosswalks could stand to be better in several spots (see poor lighting) 5. Drainage could be improved in several areas (lots of standing water after big storms) Like I said, some of this stuff is beyond the parks control, but if they could take care of the goose situation and the fact that the water is fairly polluted from said geese and other things, this park could be a destination and drive more revenue to the Collingswood / Route 70 cooridor. read more

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I use this park as part of my outdoor fitness rotation (mostly for jogging). Cooper River runs through Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Collingswood and Haddon Township. The park is bounded by North and South Park Drives, Route 130 and Grove Street. Fellow Yelpers (Christopher R) review on 8/31/2010 sums up the park very well. I have noticed additional porta-potties throughout the park. A centralized bathroom is also available at the Jack Curtis Stadium (next to the cinder track). I appreciate the monuments located at the Memorial Grove (Medal of Honor, Fallen Officer, etc.) As a note, if you cross over the intersection/corner of Cuthbert Blvd and N. Park Dr. (where Parkway Miniature golf is located), you will find a less traveled section of the park. (this is where I usually go). Pass the Parkway Miniature golf on the right & continue down to the far end of North Park drive; you will come to a dog park ('Pooch Park'). Continue on the dirt path and you will see the back of the Cherry Hill National Guard Armory. (area is a little sketchy late at night, be careful). Continue on the paved path and then cross over Grove Street. You will then enter a long track of woods that has cool trails for trail running. (goes all the way to Kings Highway, connects to Maria Barnaby Greenwald Memorial Park and Hopkins Pond). Overall, I like this park. Camden County just announced a proposal for a $23 million dollar upgrade to the park. Here is the architectural vision plan http://www.camdencounty.com/sites/default/files/files/1132-cooper%20river%20booklet.pdf. for the park. (.pdf file). It is actually a pretty cool read. Hopefully this upgrade comes to fruition and helps to better the park. We shall see.......... ps: Don't forget to visit Moore Brothers Wine Company on Park Drive http://www.yelp.com/biz/moore-brothers-wine-company-pennsauken read more

A great place to run, walk or just be outside. The county has been making a lot of improvements that offer more space for group meetings, activities for kids and areas to relax. read more

Boat launch, picnic areas, mini-golf, bike paths & athletic fields in a scenic, riverside setting.

Great walk and scenery! Playground for the kids is awesome and the loop just about 4 miles with plenty of benches, statues and art displays scattered along the water front - love the shark fins in the grass! read more

This is a great local park. A walking/running/biking path circles the entire park, which is basically a large oval split in half at the center by Cuthbert Boulevard. The park also boasts a running track with bleachers, a playground, surplus parking, and a restaurant in the Lobster Shack. One of the park's biggest draws is its boathouse. If you can wake up early enough, you can see local high school crew teams practicing with the sunrise. With its green expanses, Cooper River Park serves as a great day park for a walk, for pets, for a picnic, or just for an hour or 2 away from it all. Also, it's made a name for itself in local 4th of July celebrations, hosting a huge annual party that always features some classic rock performances and a great fireworks show. read more

Cooper River Park is great. It's a great place to run, as evidenced by the number of 5K races held here every weekend in the spring through fall. The entire "loop" around the park is about 3.65 miles, a decent distance to work with for people wanting to run more or less than that. There's also a quarter mile track, although, it needs some work, as there are often several huge puddles around. One of the things I love about running here is seeing the regattas in the spring. Apparently Cooper River is one of the top places in the country to hold rowing competitions, due to it's length and how straight a body of water is it is. Every spring, college rowing teams from all over the country show up at Cooper River for their meets. I love running the loop and seeing the athletes warming up and competing. Really a cool looking sport. I don't have kids, but I did spend one afternoon at the playground with my Godson. It's amazing! The jungle gym is new and has tons of fun things to climb over, under and through. The ground is covered in a rubber "mulch" type product, which I suppose would make a fall much easier. There are also several ball fields around the loop, as well as open areas for picnics or just general relaxing. All in all, Cooper River Park has something for everyone. Now, there are definitely some improvements that need to be made to the park. First and foremost, the bathroom situation. There used to be bathrooms located at the track/stadium, but after they were vandelized many times, they were torn down and replaced with port-a-potties. AWFUL! These potties are not maintained as often as they need to be at a busy park like this, and are truly awful to use. I avoid at all cost. On Sunday mornings when I run there, if I'm lucky, the boathouse will be open, and I'll use the bathrooms inside, but that's not always an option. The Camden County Parks department really needs to address this issue. I'm not sure if it's part of the construction they are doing right now. The other serious down side of the park is the lack of working water fountains. The last time I checked, one of the two fountains at the track did not work at all, and the other gave a stream so small, you'd have to stick the faucet down your throat to get any water. I have e-mailed the County Parks Department about this in the past with ZERO RESPONSE. I hope that the improvements the Parks Dept. are making to the park go beyond just planting flowers and making it look pretty for all of the visiting colleges in the spring. There's no reason this park can't be 5 stars! read more

I use this park to have fun with my friends. This will be best park I visited. Park is clean and green read more

Collingswood, NJ Park around a lake. Use to come here often. Once I figure out how to being a little row boat in here with a paddle, I will definitely update pics to Yelp! LOL. I see people paddling in here and I am now jealous!! Anyone has access to a gondola?! U know how to reach me! :-P read more

This park has something for everyone. There is a walking path around the whole park. In addition there is a track with seating. There are tables throughout the park for picnics and grilling. There is also a covered area with tables, I've seen people using for parties. Lots of open space to fly a kite or play ball. There is space to play volleyball and soft ball. Often there are free concerts and shows. Sports activities and festivals. There is a booklet Camden County distributes that has the activities inside of it. There is a play ground with soft padding for the kids. It is generally crowded though. My kids usually just swing a little and then ride their bikes. read more

This is a great place for walking and just to get out in the air. I love the Cooper! Great space for kids to play have picnics, bike whatever it's clean. People stay clear of you and there's always something new going on. read more

Easily one of my favorite places to go for a run! It's a 3.65 mile loop all on safely paved sidewalks that are wide enough to navigate around walkers. There's a good mixture of shade and sun, and while mostly flat, there are some small hills to be found to prevent the run from being monotonous. And if that isn't encouraging enough, there's a beautiful view of the Philadelphia skyline in the background. I'm close enough to run here, but there is plenty of parking for those who need it. If you're looking for a nice loop to run, I can't recommend this park enough! read more

We were at Cooper River Park a week or so ago for the MS walk. The park is very nice and large. The loop is a nice walk and there is ample amount of parking. My biggest issue was the bathrooms, there weren't any real bathrooms, just portable. There is also a great shot of the Philadelphia skyline. read more

Of all the parks locally I think Cooper River Park is awesome. You can hang out on the river, take the kids to the park, and there is a cool reatraunt here too! My buddy Kevin prefers Knight Park in Collingswood but I personally think that cooper River is better for bike rides and running. Ease up Kevin. read more

One of my all-time favorite places to visit and unwind. Cooper River Park provides some awesome scenery and a great environment to either walk or run. It's conveniently located and easy to get to. Parking is easy unless, of course, there is a large event, such as a rowing competition. There are always plenty of people around on the north side of the river. There is a nice playground for kids. read more

2011 IRAs review: Fork over the $10 "admission" if you fancy hard bleachers and a barely-better view than your non-paying counterparts on the other side of the barrier. Even if your 'support' gets you a wristband and a $3 program (I guess it's technically $7ish, huh?), you're corraled inside. Overall, this is a decent park (by Jersey standards) with a LOT of grass and paved running/biking/etc trails that are pretty well-used. read more

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We came here for a run while training for Run the Bridge in the fall- in Philly, while there are ample outdoor urban spots for running, we're a bit far from the trails/routes by the river and parking is way easier at Cooper River Park. Nice paved path, well cared for park, and we got an unexpected look at the neighborhood as well on the more residential sides of the park. Overall, I was impressed with how well kept it was, and how popular it was. Doesn't hurt that it's right across from Moore Brothers either, allowing us to further justify the trip out of the city! Would love to check this place back out in the summer time when everything looks more green. read more

quite nice neighborhood type of park with a 5 km loop running/walking loop path along a river that is tributary of the Delaware, and a sail boat launch where I saw sailing lessons advertised. There is also a boat house . Definitely they could use some permanent public restroom installations and water fountains, there are various portapotties around, but a park of this size should have real restrooms in a couple of places and several drinking fountains. The asphalt path is a bit beat up and has a lot of cracks, if you are interested in riding a bike on it maybe a mountain bike or hybrid would be better , but I have only been jogging here so I am not sure.. Leafy suburbia next to the park, but there is a pretty nice view of the taller buildings of the downtown Philly skyline, particularly when you are jogging across the bridge. read more

awesome for a nice day out, and a great workout. tons of land for dogs or kids to play in. on one side there is a huge track for runners, and there's also a play ground for kids! if you get hungry there's a lascalas birra to stop and eat (which is always tasty). for a good exercise, and a beautiful view it's a great place! read more

OK it's fine to walk around for exercise, play softball or have a barbecue, but on the south side they have a free small boat ramp, which is fine for a kayak, etc. The view is ok, but pretty suburban, but it's a quick local spot for an easy, quick way to get on the water. Kind of mucky water, I would not want to fall in, but fine for a little paddling. read more

I always enjoy coming here to walk and run. The one issue is that there are no public rest rooms. Otherwise I recommend Cooper River for anyone who wants a nice place to exercise or relax! read more

One of my favorite parks in the area. From water views, to a great view of the Philadelphia skyline; to the ample room to rest, relax, retreat. The park is in a growth stage -- but that only means it's getting better. Can't wait to see the final park!! read more

Cooper River Park is very good Park which I have recently visited for walking and running. It has very long routes with small hills. We can also enjoy the sun shades by taking rest on the benches provided in the park. Everybody would definitely love this park. read more