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Ansonia Riverwalk Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Running trail in Derby, Connecticut · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Ansonia Riverwalk Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Ansonia Riverwalk Park
“Beautiful and relaxed environment.”
A nice paved walkway along the Naugatuck River stretching from upper Clifton Ave in Ansonia to Division St behind Stop~n~Shop. At the Division Street entrance there is a tiny parking lot with only one handicapped parking slot but there are two additional lots just yards away and the Stop~n~Shop lot across the road.
Great place to walk, sightsee. All sorts of wild life in the river, and friendly folk walking back and forth. Makes it very easy and enjoyable to get some exercise in, we walked almost 3 miles, didn't even feel like it. Parking area is small, but spots available in nearby shopping areas.
Easy parking and path is in perfect condition. Bring a windbreaker as the river valley can funnel the breeze
Everytime i go there, i don't feel like leaving. And when you go, you will feel the samr way. It is very relaxing and the type of people that go there are very very respectful.It is a very good place to go with family, especially children.
Trail conditions & character
“Quiet with pleasant views and a couple of small bench seats spaced along the walk.”
“Parking area is small, but spots available in nearby shopping areas.”
“Some of the scenery is a bit industrial, but it’s very calming and it’s fun I would say as a dog-walk.”
“A nice paved walkway along the Naugatuck River stretching from upper Clifton Ave in Ansonia to Division St behind Stop~n~Shop.”
Plan your run at Ansonia Riverwalk Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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