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Bradley Point Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 729 Google reviews · Running trail in West Haven, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bradley Point 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.
Park featuring a sandy beach with boating, fishing & supervised swimming, plus seasonal toilets.
What runners say about Bradley Point Park
“Hosted a 5k here with over 200 ppl, the space is wonderful, the views are amazing and the sand is super clean!”
“It's a beautiful maintained Park with a walkway along the ocean”
“Peaceful, quiet, beaches, fishing, sight seeing, bicycling, benches, plenty of birds, friendly environment sometimes music and more.”
This is definitely a park that has grown over time into a relaxing decorated memorial to our Veterans. Great loop to get some excercise. Walk, run, cycle...whatever you want. Great place to catch the sunset. It can get busy at times during nice weather as you can imagine but still relaxing.
Nice place for morning & evening walks. Calm cool clean place near sea shores. A long stretch either sides for cycling & walking
Lovely local park that connects to the other beachfront areas and parks. Easily can walk 2 or 3 miles one way starting here and heading towards New Haven! Always something happening, although the Bradley Point Park area is usually a little less crowded and quieter.
A nice place too take in the sea/sound air. Parking is free and open during the off months, but I believe you need too be a resident too park during seasonal peak times. I did see a pay too park machine covered up so I assume you pay during the summer. But a really nice place too relax, take in the sea view and walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Parking is free and open during the off months, but I believe you need too be a resident too park during seasonal peak times.”
“Hosted a 5k here with over 200 ppl, the space is wonderful, the views are amazing and the sand is super clean!”
“Peaceful, quiet, beaches, fishing, sight seeing, bicycling, benches, plenty of birds, friendly environment sometimes music and more.”
“One of the best beaches in CT and the long boardwalk is perfect.”
Plan your run at Bradley Point Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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
- Websitecityofwesthaven.com
- Phone(203) 937-3712
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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