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Bauer Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Running trail in Madison, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bauer 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.
Relaxed outdoor space (once a working farm) boasting walking trails, community gardens and wildlife.
What runners say about Bauer Park
“It is a good park to sit and relax near the highway, we saw beautiful birds.”
“Artist have painted photos of this farm that offers such a serene peaceful setting.”
Once an active farm now a beautiful country park! Great place to walk your dog with trails and pretty ponds. The old farmhouse brings back memories of yesteryear. Bring your children to frolic in the fields or for a great family photo op.
This park is in my neighborhood. It offers public gardens (rent space prob at a small cost) to grow veggies, flowers, etc. GREAT place to run your dogs near a parking area away from the gardens and plenty of hiking trails - all for free! 💜👍
Great place to enjoy the nature. Beautiful place to have a picnic with kids. Large area to walk the dogs. I like the community garden too.
Great spot for a short walk and/or picnic while watching the birds and wildlife!
Trail conditions & character
“It is a good park to sit and relax near the highway, we saw beautiful birds.”
“GREAT place to run your dogs near a parking area away from the gardens and plenty of hiking trails - all for free!”
“GREAT place to run your dogs near a parking area away from the gardens and plenty of hiking trails - all for free!”
“Artist have painted photos of this farm that offers such a serene peaceful setting.”
Plan your run at Bauer 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.
- Websitemadisonct.org
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–12 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Running trails near Madison
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
