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Puglio Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 285 Google reviews · Running trail in Bridgeport, Connecticut · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Puglio 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.

Water

Family-friendly space with a playground, soccer fields, splash pad and baseball diamond.

What runners say about Puglio Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (285 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This park has a tenis court, a few soccer fields. It has a nice trail to walk to the fields and bathroom area. Along with a few well placed water fountains. They usually have a few street vendors stop by with churos, ices, and ice creams.

★★★★☆ — Marlitte , Jun 2023

I like it that it was very empty, there wasn't a lot of people my boy had so much fun running around, he didn't want to leave ,when you go there go early is the best times in the afternoon too many kids

★★★★★ — Briseyda , Jul 2022

The Park has many opportunities for activities: Tennis, Baseball, Soccer and a place for young kids to play safely. A peaceful walk in the city with nature happening is priceless.

★★★★★ — Debbie , Mar 2021

Great place for children to play and interact with peers safely. Hot as h@#$ for adults. Absolutely no shade..Bring an umbrella and cold beverages. 😳

★★★★★ — Pecan , May 2019

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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.

🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“Nearby is a water fountain, 3 tennis courts and a public library.”

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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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • Websitebridgeportct.gov
  • Phone(203) 576-7233
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–10:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday 8 AM–9 PM
Friday 8 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday 8 AM–10 PM

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 Puglio Park

3455 Madison Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06606

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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.