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Bucks Hill Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 324 Google reviews · Running trail in Waterbury, Connecticut · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Bucks Hill 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

Clean green space with baseball fields, picnic tables and a splash pad, plus playgrounds.

What runners say about Bucks Hill Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (324 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“Good and spacious park, however for those people with dogs, please clean up poop after dogs, especially on the kids playground.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Very windy that day but it was a beautiful day and members of the Connecticut District Council Men's Ministry enjoyed the time there!”

I'm biased with this park because I grew up going there almost daily since I was five years old. Back then it was called Montoe Park. Lots of great memories at this park for me! Since it was renovated, Bucks Hill Park has blossomed into a nicer park.

★★★★★ — Alfonso , Jul 2026

huge park. lots of space for everyone. 2 different parties were taking place, plus a football game. that's how big it is. there's a tennis court, but it needs to be reserved as well as the gazebo. Great place for a walk or just to relax and watch your children play.

★★★★☆ — Dominique , Sep 2024

A beautiful park and wonderful place to relax and unwind. There are baseball and softball fields, a tennis court, two play set areas, a water park area for the kids and adults to get wet and not to mention, long and beautiful walking trails.

★★★★☆ — David , Aug 2020

Absolutely love walking through the woods with my dog my friend and her dogs. Beautiful paths. I love walking in the woods. So glad that I just recently found this place thanks to my friend

★★★★★ — Florence , Nov 2024

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Good and spacious park, however for those people with dogs, please clean up poop after dogs, especially on the kids playground.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Very windy that day but it was a beautiful day and members of the Connecticut District Council Men's Ministry enjoyed the time there!”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“They also have a bathroom for convenience.”

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Plan your run at Bucks Hill 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.
  • Websitewaterburyct.org
  • Phone(203) 574-6793
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 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 Bucks Hill Park

88 Montoe Rd, Waterbury, CT 06704

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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.