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Dickinson Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 371 Google reviews · Running trail in Newtown, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dickinson 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.
Playground-filled park featuring zip lines, swings, slides and baseball diamonds.
What runners say about Dickinson Memorial Park
“Park is clean, and there are many options for the little ones to explore and play.”
“Beautiful open area with lots of updated activities for the kids.”
“There are grassy and shady areas for picnicking and a walkway for taking a stroll.”
“Family friendly and has something to do for every age and has everything from a big turfed playground, to basketball, to a skateboarding park.”
Was here with a 2 year old and they had a blast. There are proper bathrooms if you walk left past the playground, past the volleyball court, and make a right. There are a bunch of.pocnic tables here under cover and some bathroom stalls.
My 8 and 6 year olds had the best time at the playground here. They both met friends and played for a long time. So much to do, lots of space to run, and many different spots for kids to play together. The design is the best we've ever seen.
Nice park! Clean and well maintained. Great for young walking toddlers and older kiddos. The green turf is a great change from wood chips! However, don't let your little ones crawl on it, it can get very very hot.
Trail conditions & character
“My kids love everything about this park, the openness, the Zipline, the wooden structure, the real bathroom by the tennis courts, the pavilion, etc.”
“There are grassy and shady areas for picnicking and a walkway for taking a stroll.”
“The green turf is a great change from wood chips!”
Plan your run at Dickinson Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitenewtown-ct.gov
- Phone+1 203-270-4340
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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