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Bennett Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 193 Google reviews · Running trail in Bethel, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bennett Memorial 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.
Recreation spot offering a playground, picnic tables, barbecue grills, a dog park, and a walking trail.
What runners say about Bennett Memorial Park
“Nice, clean, quiet, love walking the trails it's like a new adventure Everytime.”
“It is peaceful park good for adults to walk and families with children playing in the playground.”
Small park next to Meckaur park that is mainly Bennett pond. Has a small slide and pavilion for events. Has a trail know as the "Enchanted Trail" that goes past a power station to a beautiful grassland trail in the spring and summer months.
Bennett and Meckauer parks in Bethel are amazing parks. Everything a family could need for a great day out. Playgrounds, basketball courts, covered pavilions with grills, walking trails, a pond, dog park, etc. If you’re looking for a park in the area, this won’t disappoint.
It is a wonderful family environment. The paths are clean and well maintained. I like strolling around the pond and watching the doggies play in the fenced yard.
This is probably my favorite park in the area. My kids loved coming here all the time. Great place a quiet walk or jog as well.
Trail conditions & character
“Playgrounds, basketball courts, covered pavilions with grills, walking trails, a pond, dog park, etc.”
“Has a trail know as the "Enchanted Trail" that goes past a power station to a beautiful grassland trail in the spring and summer months.”
“Bathrooms were actually pretty decent (real toilets and sinks- not porta potties).”
“It is peaceful park good for adults to walk and families with children playing in the playground.”
Plan your run at Bennett Memorial 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, restrooms — 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.
- Websitebethel-ct.gov
- Phone(203) 794-8501
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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