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Stanley Quarter Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,376 Google reviews · Running trail in New Britain, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Stanley Quarter 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.
This tranquil park has a fishing lake & trails along with ball fields & a skate park & playground.
What runners say about Stanley Quarter Park
“Beautiful park right in New Britain with a well maintained walking trail, courts/fields for sports, and a scenic lake that can provide a little fishing fun.”
“Beautiful park right in New Britain with a well maintained walking trail, courts/fields for sports, and a scenic lake that can provide a little fishing fun.”
There is a parking lot for this area. It is a nice loop paved.Walk around the pond.There are also trails in the back. If you're interested in doing a little bit of hiking.They also did pave.An entire linear trail as well. Also, across from Blake road.
This is a great place. I take my son to college and come here to walk for about an hour. It’s all open so I don’t worry here I know I’m safe. People are friendly. It’s a great place for kids or a gathering. Little grills places to sit a playground for kids.
Such a nice little clean park with lots of ducks, exercising equipment, and nice walk around the lake, a playground section for kids, and the icecream truck starts rolling around when the kids get out of school. Also dog friendly and has bags for you to cleanup
Beautiful expanse of grass around a big pond. Clean, well maintained and beautiful. Perfect place to Jog, bike, walk, play around with your kids or fish in the pond. They got many barbecue pits and a playground for kids too.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park right in New Britain with a well maintained walking trail, courts/fields for sports, and a scenic lake that can provide a little fishing fun.”
“There is now the beginning of a new hiking area that begins on the corner of Stanley Street and Eddy Glover Boulevard called the Stanley Quarter Loop Trail.”
“Parking on Blake Rd by the playground and basketball court.”
“Good park for walking with dog, running or exercising not only errand the pound but also in a woods it's quite few trails there.”
Plan your run at Stanley Quarter Park
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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefacebook.com
- Phone+1 860-826-3360
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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