East Coast Greenway (NJ North)
990.5 mi · 100% smooth surface · 98% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom 0.2 mi away
- Parking 0.1 mi away
Kid-friendly bike paths in Jersey City, NJ
Each trail gets a kid score out of 100 for a smooth surface, staying away from cars, and having a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. How we score trails
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
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- Kid-friendly trail
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Best trails for kids
Hackensack River Greenway
941.2 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Hoboken Newport Walkway- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
930.8 mi · 100% smooth surface · 84% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Trails we can't score yet
OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for more than 5% of these trails, so we can't say how smooth they are. Some may be great for kids. Check before you go.
9/11 National Memorial Trail (New Jersey Newark Spur)
?2.0 mi · 9% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Questions parents ask
What are the best bike trails for kids in Jersey City?
The top-scoring kid-friendly bike trails in Jersey City are East Coast Greenway (NJ North) (99 out of 100), Hackensack River Greenway (94 out of 100) and Hoboken Newport Walkway- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway (93 out of 100). 3 trails score 70 or higher.
East Coast Greenway (NJ North) · Hackensack River Greenway · Hoboken Newport Walkway- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
Which kid-friendly bike trails in Jersey City have restrooms?
These trails have restrooms right along the trail: Hoboken Newport Walkway- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Hoboken Newport Walkway- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
Which kid-friendly bike trails in Jersey City have playgrounds?
These trails have playgrounds right along the trail: Hackensack River Greenway and Hoboken Newport Walkway- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Hackensack River Greenway · Hoboken Newport Walkway- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
What's the longest kid-friendly bike trail in Jersey City?
Hackensack River Greenway is the longest, at 1.2 miles, with a kid score of 94 out of 100.
How are the trails scored?
Each trail gets up to 40 points for a smooth surface, 40 for staying away from cars, and 20 for a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. The data comes from OpenStreetMap.
Closest cities in the guide
- New York, NY · 8 mi away · 26 kid-friendly trails
- Philadelphia, PA · 74 mi away · 13 kid-friendly trails
- Baltimore, MD · 166 mi away · 11 kid-friendly trails
- Boston, MA · 191 mi away · 10 kid-friendly trails
Trail data from OpenStreetMap as of 2026-10-31.