HomeConnecticutDanbury › Lake Kenosia Park

Lake Kenosia Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 313 Google reviews · Running trail in Danbury, Connecticut · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lake Kenosia 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

This 25-acre lakeside park features a playground, soccer fields, boating, benches & a spray park.

What runners say about Lake Kenosia Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (313 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“I attended a work party there first time the place is clean and everything was in place it can be recommended the server was very polite and friendly nice place”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful scenery near the lake; Soccer fields ⚽️ playground 🛝 Dog friendly 🐕 🐶 Picnic tables scattered throughout the park.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Calm little park, ample parking, love the sprinkler pad, and the lake is a cool peaceful view.”

A great view of lake Kenosia with a little garden beIng made out on the water's edge on the grounds of the park. There is also some playground equipment as well as what seems to be a very small water park area for kids during the summer.

★★★★☆ — Robert , Jan 2019

Beautiful scenery near the lake; Soccer fields ⚽️ playground 🛝 Dog friendly 🐕 🐶 Picnic tables scattered throughout the park. No walking trails .

★★★★☆ — Jeffrey , Nov 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 313 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Beautiful scenery near the lake; Soccer fields ⚽️ playground 🛝 Dog friendly 🐕 🐶 Picnic tables scattered throughout the park.”

More trails like this →

🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Calm little park, ample parking, love the sprinkler pad, and the lake is a cool peaceful view.”

More trails like this →

🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“Beautiful scenery near the lake; Soccer fields ⚽️ playground 🛝 Dog friendly 🐕 🐶 Picnic tables scattered throughout the park.”

More trails like this →

🚻 Restrooms

More trails like this →

🚰 Water fountains

More trails like this →

Plan your run at Lake Kenosia 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitedanbury-ct.gov
  • Phone(203) 797-4632
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–4 PM
Thursday 8 AM–4 PM
Friday 8 AM–4 PM
Saturday 8 AM–4 PM
Sunday 8 AM–4 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 Lake Kenosia Park

Danbury, Connecticut

Get directions

Running trails near Danbury

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Farrington Woods

4.5 ★★★★★ 192 reviews

Danbury, CT

Mixed

The New York–Connecticut line bisects this wooded natural area popular for mountain biking & hiking.

2.1 miles away

Maybrook Rail With Trail (RWT)

4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Danbury, CT

PavedScenic

2.1 miles away

Pine Mountain Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

Ridgefield, CT

Scenic

2.3 miles away

Hemlock Hills

4.6 ★★★★★ 101 reviews

Ridgefield, CT

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Famous beauty spot popular with hikers & mountain bikers for its challenging trails & great views.

2.5 miles away

Tarrywile Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

Danbury, CT

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

2.6 miles away

Ives Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Danbury, CT

17 miNatural surface

Walking trail named after a local composer & stretching 20 mi. through a heavily wooded area.

2.9 miles away

All running trails in Danbury, CT →

Nearby towns

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.