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Edgerton Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 658 Google reviews · Running trail in New Haven, Connecticut · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Edgerton 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.
25-acre storied estate converted to a public park with community gardens, greenhouses & events.
What runners say about Edgerton Park
“Grounds are well taken care of, dog friendly and people DO clean up after themselves and their dogs.”
“A beautiful and secluded park that is much bigger than it looks like from the streets (where you can’t see much behind the walls).”
“It’s quiet and peaceful during the week and very lively in the weekends.”
I love running to Edgerton park. I love it in the spring and summer with all of the flowers. In the summer during June, they have the most beautiful blue hydrangeas. It is my favorite shade of blue. I also love to communal garden during early September. They have beautiful flowers in bloom then, such as the dahlias.
Beautiful hidden gem. I felt as if I was walking in a small country else where. This park has a nice open view. Just peaceful.
I LOVE this park. The greenhouse & especially the conservatory are phenomenal. The park is extremely clean & well maintained. It's the perfect place to read, picnic stroll or jog. I always encounter the friendliest people & so many dogs! It's also just big enough that privacy can be accomplished.
What a beautiful afternoon walking through the park & sitting under the trees enjoying the scenery.
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful and secluded park that is much bigger than it looks like from the streets (where you can’t see much behind the walls).”
“Grounds are well taken care of, dog friendly and people DO clean up after themselves and their dogs.”
“It’s quiet and peaceful during the week and very lively in the weekends.”
Plan your run at Edgerton Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteedgertonpark.org
- Phone(203) 777-1886
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
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