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Linden Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 171 Google reviews · Running trail in Naugatuck, Connecticut · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Linden 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.
Recreational area with a playground and equipment for skateboarding, basketball, and tennis.
What runners say about Linden Park
“Really beautiful park running alongside the Naugatuck river picnic tables they had a fir pit lit.”
“Awesome Skate park, great Basketball courts, my dog loves talking walks there”
It's a great park. Nice new fancy skatepark, large loop for walking and running that connects to a trail into town on both ends, basketball courts, well maintained areas along the water for picnicing and exploring. If you wanted to bring a net there is even a half a tennis court that is the perfect size for pickleball.
Been living in Naugatuck for 5 years and didn’t know Linden Park existed until recently. The park appears to be a work in progress and I say this in a positive way. There’s ball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, bike path, fishing areas, walking paths, benches and a picnic table.
I've been going to Linden park with my siblings for at least 8 years now. There is a soccer field,basketball and pickleball courts,skate park,playground and an area down by the river to walk and fish. My dog loves taking a walk there.
Nice park next to the river. Has nice large soccer field, 4 basketball hoops and some tennis courts. It has a a simple kids play ground. It has a walking path around the soccer field and has a good amount of people walking. The only thing I don't like is that it's right next to the highway which causes lots of noise.
Trail conditions & character
“Awesome Skate park, great Basketball courts, my dog loves talking walks there”
“Really beautiful park running alongside the Naugatuck river picnic tables they had a fir pit lit.”
“Paved walk/run path, Grassy field, tennis court, playground and basketball courts.”
Plan your run at Linden Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenaugatuck-ct.gov
- Phone+1 203-720-7043
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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