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Eisenhower Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 986 Google reviews · Running trail in Milford, Connecticut · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Eisenhower 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.

Open 24hDog-friendlyStroller / ADAWaterTrailhead parking

Family-friendly recreation space featuring multiple playgrounds, tennis courts, picnic tables, and a splash pad.

What runners say about Eisenhower Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (986 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“An awesome place for the kids to play and cool off and very clean”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“They have a beautiful walking trail .”

👟 good for all levels 4 mentions

“Playgroun for all ages, splash pad, tennis courts, pickleball courts and trails with a story book walk, dog park in the back and bball court.”

We went looking for mushrooms and didn't really find any. But we wound up hiking along a brook that meandered through groves of older trees. It was quite beautiful. The park also has ample space for sports playing fields and even showed signs of horseback riding.

★★★★☆ — William , Nov 2020

Great place . They have a beautiful walking trail . With story time on it. Love the hiking area. To bad the lake ain’t there anymore. I use to go swimming here. Saw as lot deer, some people horse back riding. There a splash pad for the kids, playground, tennis courts, baseball field, and a soccer field .

★★★★★ — Ray , Apr 2023

As Marrying a girl from Milford I sort of adapted it as my second home. It has a lot to offer residents. I found a DIAMOND in the rough! Eisehower Park is an up and comming residential park on the outdoor of the town near the town of Orange border.

★★★★★ — Jess , Jun 2018

Went here with the CT Foraging Club. The area was very peaceful and pretty. Perfect atmosphere for a crisp autumn hike. The pathway isn’t difficult to walk either, most people will be able to use it

★★★★★ — Adnan , Nov 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“Playgroun for all ages, splash pad, tennis courts, pickleball courts and trails with a story book walk, dog park in the back and bball court.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“An ample off street parking lot makes it easy to park and participate in the sport of your choice.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“It is wheelchair accessible.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Eisenhower Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteci.milford.ct.us
  • Phone(203) 783-3280

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Eisenhower Park

780 North St, Milford, CT 06461

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.