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Ellsworth Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 157 Google reviews · Running trail in Bridgeport, Connecticut · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Ellsworth 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.

RestroomsWater

Park featuring baseball fields & tennis courts as well as a kids' playground & splash pad.

What runners say about Ellsworth Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (157 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“) clean bathrooms, cold water fountains and friendly Blackrock locals all combine to make Ellsworth a hidden jewel in the Park City!”

This is a neighborhood park. It has a decent size field, small playground and spray area, public bathrooms, and baseball diamond. This is a great space for kids to run around, and have a picnic, but bring your own blanket/ folding chairs because there are not picnic tables at this park.

★★★★★ — Romina , Jun 2018

My family and I love going here. Its walking distance from our residence which makes it convenient. It's always very clean and well kept. There is also alot to do and the splash pad is perfect for summer weather.

★★★★★ — Heather , Jul 2019

This park is GREAT!! My granddaughter had a wonderful time, climbing, sliding and running. It's extremely clean with numerous garbage cans.

★★★★★ — Victoria , Apr 2019

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“) clean bathrooms, cold water fountains and friendly Blackrock locals all combine to make Ellsworth a hidden jewel in the Park City!”

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🚰 Water fountains

“) clean bathrooms, cold water fountains and friendly Blackrock locals all combine to make Ellsworth a hidden jewel in the Park City!”

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Plan your run at Ellsworth 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websitebridgeportct.gov
  • Phone(203) 576-7233
  • Social Facebook

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

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 Ellsworth Park

60 Ellsworth St, Bridgeport, CT 06605

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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.