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Mill Pond Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 830 Google reviews · Running trail in Newington, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mill Pond 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, picnic tables, walking paths, tennis and basketball courts, and swimming.
What runners say about Mill Pond Park
“I love taking my dog for a walk here it's a beautiful walk around the nice pond that they have there's also a waterfall which is under a nice bridge that you can walk over.”
“Overall, it’s a quiet, peaceful place that I would highly recommend for a quick stroll or a relaxing evening out.”
“I love taking my dog for a walk here it's a beautiful walk around the nice pond that they have there's also a waterfall which is under a nice bridge that you can walk over.”
I love taking my dog for a walk here it's a beautiful walk around the nice pond that they have there's also a waterfall which is under a nice bridge that you can walk over. It's a paved path so you can ride a bicycle around there or walk your baby in a stroller.
I love stopping at Mill Pond Park whenever I'm nearby. It's a nice little walk (about 1/3 mile) around a pretty pond wiith a couple of fountains, cute bridges and plenty of beautiful flowers.
This is a great place to bring your family or your special one for a walk or a day fun of other exciting stuff. Whether that's swimming, fishing, having a picnic, or just relaxing reading a book. Photos from extravaganza fireworks! They were very stunning, absolutely loud, and colorful.
It’s a local park folks. Has a pond, fields , pool and a pretty big playground for the kids. The waterfall is not a mile walk off a trail. It’s off the street. Great for locals to hang out or relax.
Trail conditions & character
“I love taking my dog for a walk here it's a beautiful walk around the nice pond that they have there's also a waterfall which is under a nice bridge that you can walk over.”
“I love taking my dog for a walk here it's a beautiful walk around the nice pond that they have there's also a waterfall which is under a nice bridge that you can walk over.”
“There is plenty of parking, and the park is well equipped with a playground, a pool, an open field, soccer field & a bit more.”
“Overall, it’s a quiet, peaceful place that I would highly recommend for a quick stroll or a relaxing evening out.”
“It's a paved path so you can ride a bicycle around there or walk your baby in a stroller.”
“It has an amazing play structure that is fully accessible, and my son who is a wheelchair user is able to get all the way to the top.”
“Its nice that they have portable toilet cause I definitely needed one.”
Plan your run at Mill Pond Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- 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.
- Websitenewingtonct.gov
- Phone+1 860-665-8666
- Social Instagram
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 | 7 am–12 am |
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