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Mohegan Park - Memorial Rose Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 222 Google reviews · Running trail in Norwich, Connecticut · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Mohegan Park - Memorial Rose Garden'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.

Open 24hScenicQuiet

Lakeside park featuring basketball courts and rose gardens (the latter often with blooms).

What runners say about Mohegan Park - Memorial Rose Garden

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (222 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 13 mentions

“To my surprise, a beautiful bright rainbow came out when I was there it was such a beautiful reminder to me personally that God was with me in this time.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“This place is peaceful and beautiful we go all summer long!”

I visited in early June. The roses were starting to bloom 🌹. Peaceful setting with a picnic area🧺. The garden is a part of the larger Mohegan 🏞️. Which also includes trails, a beach, and a playground 🛝 .

★★★★★ — Stan , Jun 2025

Looking for a place to photograph flowers and enjoyed by my time walking among the different varieties of beautiful flowers. The grounds are kept in very good condition with benches inside and outside to sit and enjoy the flowers. Parking can accommodate a few cars.

★★★★★ — Alan , Jun 2023

I'm not originally from Connecticut. Beautiful park to visit..lots of recreationalthings to do. Has workout points along main trail. .

★★★★★ — Brandan , Apr 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 222 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 13 mentions

“To my surprise, a beautiful bright rainbow came out when I was there it was such a beautiful reminder to me personally that God was with me in this time.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“This place is peaceful and beautiful we go all summer long!”

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Plan your run at Mohegan Park - Memorial Rose Garden

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websitenorwichct.org
  • Phone(860) 823-3759

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

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 Mohegan Park - Memorial Rose Garden

Judd Rd, Norwich, CT 06360

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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.