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Mead Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 292 Google reviews · Running trail in New Canaan, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mead 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.
Clean, quiet, kid-oriented park featuring playgrounds, baseball fields and tennis courts.
What runners say about Mead Memorial Park
“Well maintained, great for sit down enjoy the view and relax.”
“They have tons of equipment and the location is beautiful there is a pond on property and they have baseball fields as well.”
“The place fits perfect with the calm atmosphere, especially with those Yoshino and Prunus Serrulata Cherrys.”
Lake, 1 Mile trail kids play area and lot of place to relax . Awesome place for a day out
Wonderful park. It has tennis courts, baseball Field, kids playground, and a food court. There also is a large pond. It’s great for walking around, relaxing and for the family.
Beautiful in-town park with a large pond, lots of benches, plenty of parking, one full-size and two turf / grass little league baseball fields, batting cage, large playground, tennis and pickleball courts (by permit), and a seasonal snack bar with bathrooms.
The playground for toddlers is fantastic. The equipment itself is in pretty good shape. It’s completely gated so you don’t have to worry about your little one running off. Plus, plenty of shade. There’s a food stand that’s open until 5PM where you can buy your typical ballpark food.
Trail conditions & character
“They have tons of equipment and the location is beautiful there is a pond on property and they have baseball fields as well.”
“and parking was open to the public and free.”
Plan your run at Mead Memorial 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 — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitenewcanaan.info
- Phone+1 203-594-3100
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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