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Preston Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 293 Google reviews · Running trail in Preston, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Preston Community 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.
Dog-friendly park and playground with basketball and tennis courts, plus a covered picnic pavilion.
What runners say about Preston Community Park
“Its nice to see not only the town but also the locals take pride in keeping their local park and track clean!”
“A great playground, big grassy fields, basketball, baseball, and tennis courts open for play, and some beautiful trails to explore.”
“Easy walking for our 10 pound pooch, but still enjoyable for us, even though we love a tough hike in the woods.”
Beautiful small park with a running/walking track, perhaps 1/2 mile. Two baseball fields, basketball court, one picnic shelter, an open grassy area, and children's playground.
Nice little park with a track. Nothing really exciting and unfortunately you can't walk your dogs but the community events put together here are not to be missed. Whether it's the winter festival or a summer movie it's always great.
This is one of the best parks in the area. A great playground, big grassy fields, basketball, baseball, and tennis courts open for play, and some beautiful trails to explore. A little stream comes down from the trees next to the playground, so there’s something for kids of all ages.
Our nice little town park. We use the track for walking laps and it's nice and flat. Plenty of parking. The basketball courts get used often along with the baseball field. Usually mowed very nice.
Trail conditions & character
“Went on the dog path this time I only wish it was better marked I know the town doesn't mean taint it because it makes it a good spot for Eagle Scout projects”
“A great playground, big grassy fields, basketball, baseball, and tennis courts open for play, and some beautiful trails to explore.”
“There is a gravel walking path around the edge of the park, and also a separate dog trail.”
“Excellent clean bathroom facilities and a large pavilion for gatherings.”
Plan your run at Preston Community Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitepreston-ct.org
- Phone(860) 889-2482
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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