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Sherwood Island State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,233 Google reviews · Running trail in Westport, Connecticut · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Sherwood Island State 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.
235 acres on the coast offering beaches for swimming & fishing, plus picnic areas & a 9/11 memorial.
What runners say about Sherwood Island State Park
“There are many public restrooms and changing areas which were very clean and well ventilated.”
“Nice beach for sitting with lots of shaded picnic tables and grills across the park.”
“The horizon is wide, the ocean view is peaceful, there are clear signs to separate fishing and and swimming areas.”
7.1.23 Our 1st time here. Free parking for CT residents. We parked on the West beach area and walked to the Pavillion and East Beach to scope it all out. There are many public restrooms and changing areas which were very clean and well ventilated. Many picnic areas for folks to sit in the shade, have a cook out, etc.
The state park is well maintained, clean and clam. Family go to place over the weekend. Everything you need to hang out with friends & family is there in park from BBQ stands, long walking paths alongside of the beach, ton of Parking space and proper restrooms and you can enjoy fishing as well.
Although it was pretty cold and windy when we went, I really enjoyed my visit to Sherwood Island State Park. The views were great and it was a nice and low-key walk without a lot of people around. A nice quiet walk is always a plus.
A Nice Coastal Find in CT I honestly didn’t even know this place existed, but I’m so glad I found it! I went out for an event recently and was pleasantly surprised it’s officially been added to my list of go to spots.
Trail conditions & character
“Super good experience of sharing the day with the Lord out-of-state license plates have to pay for parking”
“Nice park with two beaches, pavilion with bathrooms and bottle filling stations, 9-11 memorial, picnic/grilling areas, and areas for fishing.”
“The horizon is wide, the ocean view is peaceful, there are clear signs to separate fishing and and swimming areas.”
“The mix of sandy beaches, grassy dunes, and sweeping views of Long Island Sound offers endless photo opportunities.”
“Nice beach for sitting with lots of shaded picnic tables and grills across the park.”
“Response are clean & wheelchairs accessible.”
“The beach sand itself was a bit rocky so I suggest beach shoes.”
“It’s also well equipped for gatherings, with a couple of decks perfect for hosting a small event, plus a nice boardwalk if you want to walk around and get some steps in.”
“Nice park with two beaches, pavilion with bathrooms and bottle filling stations, 9-11 memorial, picnic/grilling areas, and areas for fishing.”
Plan your run at Sherwood Island State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — 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.
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