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    spring lake park

    4.5 (8 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Donna R.

    This spot is great for walking, jogging,running,riding your bike etc. Children seem to love it. At one end of the lake there are basketball courts. These were completely full and children were practicing and older adults were playing basketball. There are two walkable bridges. Both go over the lake and can get you across to the other side.Right by the bridge and the surrounding area are geese, and ducks. They hang out in this area because they know children will feed them. ( There are alot of geese in this lake.) The entire path is surrounded by Spring lake. At one end is a man-made fountain. There is a really nice gazabo with seating, I saw people taking pictures in it. The entire lake is surrounded by grass. In many of the areas people were on blankets picnicking. Some people chose to bring folding chairs to sit and watch people fish or just take in the view and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. One time around the entire lake is 3.2 miles or approximately 7500 steps. Everywhere you walk is flat except for one small area with a small incline. The path is very wide and can accommodate a wheelchair or stroller. There are two free lots,One on each side of the lake. People even parked up on a paved area for additional parking. They also have public restrooms. I really enjoyed my time here and I look forward to returning.

    Raj S.

    First time.. we loved it . Really spacious and very good for walking/running the whole loop is like 1.5-2 Kms. Love the small lake and this place looks serene. There is a gazebo and basketball courts. There are also tennis courts on the far end of the ground. Parking could be a bit more . Gets crowded sometimes. Very close to restaurants and other shops. Loved it overal :)

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    Avishek S.

    Fantastic neighborhood park with ample parking, kids play area, tennis and basketball courts. Only concern is dog poop that people leave behind on the grass or sometimes on the paved road.

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    I enjoy the lake and the energy of the people. The path is smooth and it is easy to reuse a bike around.

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    Putnam Park

    Putnam Park

    4.5(2 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    You can hardly find this park if you are driving in oak tree road ! They have multiple entry points…read more.. the back entry near Popeyes is really bad . Smells weed when you walk through that path . Good for dog walk through that path . There is also a main entrance on the other side . Parking isn't too bad . Not too big but fits most of the people visiting this ground . We actually liked the main side of the park . Nice play area .. I liked the pickle ball courts . Nicely maintained . We also saw that most of the courts were available . There are also place to camp and sit / eat with friends . Basket ball court was also well maintained ! Liked it overall except the walkway on the backside ! 4 stars !

    After months of renovation, Putnam Park is finally the modern recreational space that South…read morePlainfield deserves. In addition to the repaved parking lot which was full of potholes before, there are ~4 new curbside spaces outside of the entrance. Both the entrance and exit have been designated as one-way streets in order to better facilitate vehicular traffic. Putnam now has new fitness stations on the walking path and a brand new playground set built on rubber turf. The covered pavilion which used to be on the northern side of the park has now been demolished and rebuilt closer to the middle of the park with ~6 picnic tables and ceiling fans to keep insects away and people cool. The tennis and basketball courts remain intact as they were before. The fields that were disturbed or displaced due to construction are currently being reseeded with new grass. I am overall very excited about this update and hope that other locals will appreciate it as much as I do.

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    Rutgers Ecological Preserve

    Rutgers Ecological Preserve

    5.0(2 reviews)
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    As a student at Rutgers, this is probably my favorite part of campus. Located on the Livingston…read morecampus, the ecological preserve is footsteps away from the business school and has several miles worth of trails to travel. I tend to do this trail pretty often for running and to make things interesting I'll change up the trails. A lot of the trails are interconnected which can be confusing, but the trails are marked with some signs and trees which are marked with the color of their respective trail. The trail also extends from Livingston Campus all the way to Johnson Park and everything in between. My favorite trail is the blue trail which runs alongside one of the creeks and heads towards Johnson Park. Having run it in different seasons, I'd say the best time to do the trails is in spring/fall where the weather isn't too hot or cold and there's plenty of foliage. In the summer, it can get really hot and humid along with the many bugs that live there. (Be on the lookout for the many spider webs that you may encounter on the trail!) The trail is not paved, so be prepared for mud after the rain. Also, if running, be on the lookout for the many tree roots and changes in terrain that can trip you up (as I've done plenty of times). There are plenty of deer, squirrel, raccoon encounters so definitely be on the lookout. On one occasion the preserve was closed due to an "aggressive" coyote, but I have never made such an encounter. Overall, the Rutgers Ecological Preserve makes for a fun and interesting trip whether its hiking, running, biking or anything in between. I'd definitely recommend it, especially if you're a student.

    This preserve is tucked away North of the Rutgers main campus. It offers a collection of hiking…read moretrails which are mostly well-marked, flat, and very clean. The small parking lot is easy to miss and don't be fooled by a chain halfway across the entrance to it, it is open for parking with no parking pass needed. The trails can be muddy in certain areas after a good rain, so hiking shoes are recommended over sneakers.

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