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Schoolhouse Brook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · Running trail in Storrs, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Schoolhouse Brook Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Pond with a beach area and playground, plus trails for walks and hikes.
What runners say about Schoolhouse Brook Park
“The Bicentennial pond located there is amazingly beautiful!”
A good place to spend some quality time amidst nature. The Bicentennial pond located there is amazingly beautiful! They offer free kayaking there for certain hours in the day. Also, there are few lifeguards around. People there are very helpful. A nice picnic spot as well with BBQ arrangements.
A very nice place to go and walk! Plenty of trails, easy to access, and a very good parking lot. The playground is easy to access and very up to date. There is a lovely lookout over the pond, and a beach area where you can swim. Many small frogs and fish. Its a great place to spend some time.
I was hiking on one of the trails and stumbled on this gem in the woods. Boating, Playground, Mini Beach. This park is amazing, and what's even better is how i randomly found it. Please check this out for your self!
Amazing amenities, so close to home and we had no idea it was there. Swings and slides are all newer and padded. Walking trails are groomed. Beautiful pond and water toys.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice walk with a good view in the middle, pretty stream side walk and a couple of steeper climbs/descents inbetween mostly flat ground”
Plan your run at Schoolhouse Brook Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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