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Frank P. Witek Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Running trail in Derby, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
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- Shade
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- Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Frank P. Witek Memorial Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Lakefront spot with trails for hiking and kayaking, plus soccer fields.
What runners say about Frank P. Witek Memorial Park
“The first half of the trail was very well maintained and well marked.”
“Absolutely beautiful, most tranquil and peaceful place I've been in a very long time.”
“Absolutely beautiful, most tranquil and peaceful place I've been in a very long time.”
I took the trail around the small lakes. The first half of the trail was very well maintained and well marked. The third quarter was not maintained and sparse blazes at best. The final bit was on a busy street. A very mixed bag .
I recently visited this location to make videos for Parks Beaches & Drives on YouTube and TikTok. It's a great place for photography, videos, hiking, and fishing.
Very nice trail through the woods. Catch and release fishing in two former reservoirs available. Very quiet and easy walking. A variety of song birds and waterfowl present for viewing.
Muddy ramble this time of year, too many dogs off leash, but easy, short trails for a short walk by the reservoir.
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely beautiful, most tranquil and peaceful place I've been in a very long time.”
“Absolutely beautiful, most tranquil and peaceful place I've been in a very long time.”
“Muddy ramble this time of year, too many dogs off leash, but easy, short trails for a short walk by the reservoir.”
Plan your run at Frank P. Witek Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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