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Martha Hart Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 255 Google reviews · Running trail in New Britain, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Martha Hart 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.
Picturesque place for families featuring swings, a playground and a baseball field.
What runners say about Martha Hart Park
“Its cleanliness is immediately noticeable, and the well-maintained playground provides a safe and enjoyable space for children.”
“With plenty of shaded areas, the park ensures comfort even on sunny days.”
“It's quiet and peaceful with enough room to walk around, sit on the grass, lay down, just take it easy.”
I enjoy going to Parks all the time it. This part Martha Hart is a very nice park for children in to take your pet here. They have a nice pain that you can walk around and fish if you want to. They have a basketball court here and a baseball field. They even have a swing set for small children to play on.
It's quiet and peaceful with enough room to walk around, sit on the grass, lay down, just take it easy. It's pretty to look at, there's a nice breeze, it's a safe, lovely area. I grew up near here when the pond was two times bigger than it is today.
Very nice place to go but i was watching a game and my 2 yr old wanted to run around and i was so scare that he would in the water. They really need a fence. TY
Trail conditions & character
“With plenty of shaded areas, the park ensures comfort even on sunny days.”
“The place is decent, unfortunately there isn't a lot of parking if there are multiple events going on at the same time.”
“It's quiet and peaceful with enough room to walk around, sit on the grass, lay down, just take it easy.”
“My dog likes coming here because he likes to walk around the pond and look at the little Froggies jump.”
Plan your run at Martha Hart 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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.
- Websitenewbritainct.gov
- Phone+1 860-826-3360
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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