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Baker Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 66 Google reviews · Running trail in Darien, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Baker 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.
12-acre neighborhood park featuring a baseball field, a small playground & a walking trail.
What runners say about Baker Park
Always a pleasure to walk my German shepherd through the woods and play on the field. Always meet wonderful people there. The town does a terrific job of maintaining the field playground and surrounding facilities.
This park, named after a former elementary school demolished a long time ago, has sports fields (baseball & soccer), a kids' playground and a nature trail. Leashed dogs are allowed in the park. Parking lot is small.
Lovely local park to take small children up to age 5 or so. Large open field to play catch or similar. Short walking trail through the trees was favorite of mine to do with my dog. Plenty to sniff. It's the 'go-to' spot in this neighborhood for sledding come winter.
Trail conditions & character
“Short walking trail through the trees was favorite of mine to do with my dog.”
Plan your run at Baker Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(203) 656-7325
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
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