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Settlers Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · Running trail in Southbury, Connecticut · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Settlers 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 featuring a playground, gazebo, picnic area.
What runners say about Settlers Park
“The playgrounds were built for multiple age ranges, the bathrooms were clean, the park was very well kept!”
“Beautiful and clean just remember to keep it that way simply by taking out what you bring in.”
“Quiet and large, although a Saturday afternoon likely is very busy with all the fields”
peaceful and relaxing Love taking my little ones here. Great for bike riding or to go for a walk. Settlers park has upgraded with two added mommy and me swings and what I would call a friends swing together swing. Beautiful and clean just remember to keep it that way simply by taking out what you bring in.
Another beautiful park in Southbury! My daughters and I go here frequently. There are two different age appropriate playsets. Plenty of swings for young and old. Sometimes you can catch an adult or two swinging😀. There is a paved walk way perfect for walking, biking or running.
We go here almost every day. There is a playground for older and younger age groups, a path through the woods, and huge fields to run in. My toddler loves it here. There is ample parking, a restroom (very no frills) and I've never seen it crowded.
great place to go and take family to play, have a snack, etc. A good place to walk and take a stroller too.
Trail conditions & character
“The playgrounds were built for multiple age ranges, the bathrooms were clean, the park was very well kept!”
“Beautiful and clean just remember to keep it that way simply by taking out what you bring in.”
“While the playground is in good shape, essentially none of it is wheelchair accessible.”
“Quiet and large, although a Saturday afternoon likely is very busy with all the fields”
“There is a paved walk way perfect for walking, biking or running.”
Plan your run at Settlers Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesouthbury-ct.org
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Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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