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Harbor Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 639 Google reviews · Running trail in Middletown, Connecticut · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Harbor 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.
Riverfront eatery & park featuring a boardwalk for strolls, benches for relaxing picnic tables & fishing.
What runners say about Harbor Park
“Beautiful, clean, and impressed with the Pollinator walkway!”
“Seems not to be a happening place but We found a beautiful skyline.”
This is such a beautiful spot to come to there is parking as well. I love bringing my dog here she loves to walk around and sit and stare at the river I enjoy watching the boats go by as well you can also fish off the dock.
Great spot for those wanting to take sunrise and sunset pictures. I even had the welcome surprise of getting photo bombed by Wesleyan Womens Rowing Team. Made for some great pictures. Convenient parking right next to the boardwalk. Can't wait for the new restaurant to reopen.
It's more so a boardwalk than a park, but the scenes at sunrise and sunset are incredible. Highly recommend.
Stroll a boardwalk with a river view and a sky view of the Arrigoni Bridge. We went to view the full moon rising and play our djembes and flute. Passersby we’re all pleasant. The moon over the water was worth the wait.
Trail conditions & character
“Very nice place to walk or fish, view the river and cool looking train bridge.”
“There is a parking area in this small park that's by the water, but it's hard to get to without accidentally getting on a highway.”
“It's more so a boardwalk than a park, but the scenes at sunrise and sunset are incredible.”
“I love bringing my dog here she loves to walk around and sit and stare at the river I enjoy watching the boats go by as well you can also fish off the dock.”
“Bathrooms were open for a concert we went to recently but I've not seen them open during other random times we've been here.”
Plan your run at Harbor Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemiddletownct.gov
- Phone(860) 347-9999
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 |
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