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Howard T. Brown Memorial Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 681 Google reviews · Running trail in Norwich, 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 Howard T. Brown Memorial 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.
Park with a marina, boat launch, swimming area, playgrounds, and places to observe waterfowl.
What runners say about Howard T. Brown Memorial Park
“It's beautiful here 😍 small park with a boat launch, seating to admire the scenery, sunsets and watch the wildlife(geese, ducks, seagus and other waterfowl).”
“Nice family friendly location in downtown.”
What a beautiful little gem in the heart of Downtown Norwich! I really enjoyed taking pictures and walking around the park.
It's a nice place by the water. Many people fish here and launch boats. There is a mic walking path along the river bank but there are places with a lot of graffiti.
Amazing place to get closer to ducks and geese nice little river walk and nice atmosphere before dark just at dusk.
Trail conditions & character
“It's beautiful here 😍 small park with a boat launch, seating to admire the scenery, sunsets and watch the wildlife(geese, ducks, seagus and other waterfowl).”
“Parking is free and I believe in the summer this is where they set up one of their festivals.”
Plan your run at Howard T. Brown Memorial 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitenorwichct.org
- Phone(860) 823-3700
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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