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AW Stanley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 699 Google reviews · Running trail in New Britain, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from AW Stanley 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.
Pretty city park surrounding a lake with a wooded nature trail & basketball court.
What runners say about AW Stanley Park
“Clean, little league games, lots of kids, ponds for fishing, it's a really nice park that is well kept ☺️”
“Anyways during this Covid-19 times I was excited to see some of the beautiful stone are which has been placed all through the trail.”
“I enjoy the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of this park and the walking path around the lake.”
This is a very nice park to come here with your family. They have outdoor grills picnic tables a big pond a big pool and also a playground so the kids can play. They also have a paved path around the back that you can walk around the entire pond on a loop trail.
Nice park with plenty to do. There is a public pool that is fairly new. A nice walking trail runs through the woods behind the pond. It isn't usually too crowded, so it allows you to be able to enter nature while still being close to the rest of the city.
I had always visited this loop while I used to live in the apartments near it. Today after 2-3 years I visited the park as the weather was great. To my suprise the park trail has been upgraded significantly with new road and new entrance across Park and Ride in Brittany Farms Rd.
This is my everyday place for morning and evening run. They have nice paved trail with good elevation maintained throughout the path. They have sitting area and portable washrooms near the children's park. There is also grill areas and desks.
Trail conditions & character
“Anyways during this Covid-19 times I was excited to see some of the beautiful stone are which has been placed all through the trail.”
“I enjoy the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of this park and the walking path around the lake.”
“They also have a paved path around the back that you can walk around the entire pond on a loop trail.”
“They also have a paved path around the back that you can walk around the entire pond on a loop trail.”
“My favorite park for walks with my dog 🥰😍 beautiful views”
“Safe for wheelchairs, children with bikes, etc as most of it is vehicle restricted.”
“The water seems to go out a good distance Tiny little parking lot nearby for a decent amount of cars”
Plan your run at AW Stanley Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenewbritainct.gov
- Phone+1 860-826-3360
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9:30 pm |
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