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Morse Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 330 Google reviews · Running trail in West Haven, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Morse 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.
Park with facilities for baseball and a beach, plus batting cages.
What runners say about Morse Park
“Well kept and dog owners seem to mostly comply with keeping it clean, too.”
“Beautiful park and shoreline that seems to be well kept.”
“A great place for a quiet break.”
Beautiful park and shoreline that seems to be well kept. Great place for a run or to go biking and it doesn’t seem to get too overcrowded.
Morse park is a swampy, low-lying park with multiple baseball diamonds just across Beach Street from the Sound. It's used heavily by little leagues and adult ball players. But this park also has some real potential if the city finally figures out what a little wetland gem they could have here.
I love walking along the shore. So peaceful. I was very emotional to see this 9/11 memorial. Small but powerful.
Trail conditions & character
“They have a baseball field where dogs are allowed to play in and it's the best when it snows.”
Plan your run at Morse 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewhparkrec.com
- Phone+1 203-937-3651
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–10 pm |
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