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Chaffinch Island Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 138 Google reviews · Running trail in Guilford, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Chaffinch Island 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.
Quaint park on its own peninsula featuring picnicking, shell fishing and relaxing.
What runners say about Chaffinch Island Park
“If you walk further down there's a very well maintained bridge and small boardwalk attached to a little beach.”
“I'm a local family photographer, and I feel so lucky that this gorgeous park is so close to my home!”
“Nice little park right on the water, not a lot of room, good for a quiet picnic or probably some clamming.”
Great place to let your doggies run FREE...No leash laws according to Guilford Parks and Recreation.. Fun fun fun
Nice place to bring the family very scenic and the have grill and tables set up nicely spaced
Cozy off the beaten path spot to have lunch, early dinner... Clean & quiet
Great for parking! My niece and I came here for a little picnic and there were benches. The field has painted lines if you want to play lacrosse or soccer - there are also two nets for both sports! If you walk further down there's a very well maintained bridge and small boardwalk attached to a little beach.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice little park right on the water, not a lot of room, good for a quiet picnic or probably some clamming.”
“You'll find picnic tables scattered throughout the area, or feel free to bring your own chair and find a perfect spot to take in the view.”
“Parking is easy, and the park itself is super simple.”
“No leash laws according to Guilford Parks and Recreation.”
“If you walk further down there's a very well maintained bridge and small boardwalk attached to a little beach.”
Plan your run at Chaffinch Island 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteguilfordparkrec.com
- Phone(203) 453-8068
- Social 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 |
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