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East Shore Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 532 Google reviews · Running trail in New Haven, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from East Shore 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.
Harborside park offering facilities for baseball, soccer & tennis, plus a playground & paved paths.
What runners say about East Shore Park
“This is a beautiful park for most outdoor sports with a nice breeze from the sound.”
The park is located next to ocean and view is beautiful. Best if you have dogs or want to jog. Childers have good play options and there are tennis courts, baseball fields and soccer fields. Ample parking options. I love this park! Enjoyed sunset today.
Best park around the area. Great for walking there is a cement walk around the whole park so u can run as well,and bring your furry friend. They have 4 baseball fields and soccer fields. You can also fish! Very beautiful.
Such a beautiful park by the water for a peacful walk! It's clean, big, has lots a trees for shade, and free parking!
Never gets old going there. Very relaxing environment and plenty place to walk.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful park for most outdoor sports with a nice breeze from the sound.”
“A big park with plenty of parking lots of shade, walking paths, basketball court, and a shoreline to enjoy during low tide.”
Plan your run at East Shore Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- Phone(203) 946-8027
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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