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Batterson Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 465 Google reviews · Running trail in Farmington, Connecticut · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Batterson 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park featuring a pond and boat launches for fishing and kayaking.

What runners say about Batterson Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (465 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“I do not believe you can walk around the entire Pond which is disappointing because I would love to walk around this beautiful.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Today decided to take a nice drive and visit batterson Park sit in my car and stare at the water this is such a peaceful place to just sit and watch the ducks.”

Today decided to take a nice drive and visit batterson Park sit in my car and stare at the water this is such a peaceful place to just sit and watch the ducks. They also have a boat launch here so you can put a small boat or a kayak and also fish.

★★★★★ — Joan , Apr 2023

Nice little park to walk around with a dog or with someone. Just have to be on the look out for goose droppings and one time when I was walking close to the water I saw a couple of instances of dead fish. Might not want to eat anything you catch out of the pond but other than that, very scenic.

★★★★☆ — Kevin , Nov 2015

Great place to hang out let dog run around while I do some stretching and get a bit of exercise. But there's always tons of cars parked here. Idk why. Maybe a good place to stop and eat your lunch or something...

★★★★★ — The , May 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 465 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“I do not believe you can walk around the entire Pond which is disappointing because I would love to walk around this beautiful.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Great place to hang out let dog run around while I do some stretching and get a bit of exercise.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Today decided to take a nice drive and visit batterson Park sit in my car and stare at the water this is such a peaceful place to just sit and watch the ducks.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

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Plan your run at Batterson 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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Batterson Park

76 Batterson Park Rd, Farmington, CT 06032

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.