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Boothe Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 780 Google reviews · Running trail in Stratford, Connecticut · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Boothe 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

Quirky complex of 1800s-era buildings & gardens, including an Americana museum & planetarium.

What runners say about Boothe Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (780 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Well maintained property with pieces of history worth exploring.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 12 mentions

“It has a great playground for the kids, a BBQ area perfect for gatherings, open fields for outdoor activities, and a beautiful flower garden that adds a lovely touch to the space.”

Sister had her engagement by the waterfall n rose path. The whole thing was beautiful, then we went to fly kites and sit under the tree for a picnic. The park was clean with plenty of parking. There’s also an arch that’s covered in vines and flowers, almost like standing at an alter. Great for pictures.

★★★★☆ — Jamonia , Jul 2025

We stopped by on the way back home with a baby. There was a pretty rose garden, a playground where dogs could run around, and a kid's play area. It was very close to a highway exit to have some fresh air.

★★★★☆ — Yoori , Nov 2024

Beautiful park to enjoy for a walk or a picnic. Check out the historic buildings and the river in the background. You can hear the trains occasionally in the background as they cross the bridge. Very relaxing place to hang out.

★★★★★ — Jen , Apr 2019

Beautiful park to walk around and see some history. Dogs are welcomed too. They have a beautiful rose garden. Also sunken garden is cool too.

★★★★★ — Ctadventuresandeats , Jun 2023

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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 13 mentions

“It has a great playground for the kids, a BBQ area perfect for gatherings, open fields for outdoor activities, and a beautiful flower garden that adds a lovely touch to the space.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Bathrooms were locked but there was a portable bathroom next to it.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“There was a pretty rose garden, a playground where dogs could run around, and a kid's play area.”

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Plan your run at Boothe 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteboothememorialpark.com
  • Phone(203) 381-2046

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 AM–12 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 10 AM–12 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday 1–3:30 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 Boothe Memorial Park

5800 Main St, Stratford, CT 06614

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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.