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Cherry Lawn Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 257 Google reviews · Running trail in Darien, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cherry Lawn 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.
A 27.5-acre park with a community garden, nature center, playground, sports fields & tennis courts.
What runners say about Cherry Lawn Park
“The park is well maintained and it's games for toddlers and kids are in good shape.”
“This is a beautiful park and playground.”
“Ample playgrounds for all ages, brand new basketball courts to run pick-up, and a nature center that’s open to the public.”
This park is AMAZING! You can park easily and it’s all free. There is a lake too, and a big space for kids to run around. The playground is nice too and perfect for little kids. There is one playground for big kids too
Great playground to take kids too. There are two playground areas with a little kids playground and a playground for kids ages 5-12. There is parking close to the play areas so that you don't have to walk too far while wrangling kids.
Two playgrounds a walking trail a community garden a field tennis courts lots to do lots of running space for children. Updated playground for older kids
I have been going here for decades. It is a large multi use park. The playgrounds and sports fields have always been popular and regularly updated over the years. The tennis and pickleball courts have recently been renovated and the community garden Is a town staple.
Trail conditions & character
“The bathrooms are a definite bonus for families who have toddlers and trying to potty train.”
Plan your run at Cherry Lawn 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.
- Websitedarienct.gov
- Phone(203) 656-7325
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5:15 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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