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The Copp Family Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 370 Google reviews · Running trail in Groton, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from The Copp Family 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.
240-acre former farm, now featuring fields & meadows bordered by forest & wetlands, plus a dog park.
What runners say about The Copp Family Park
“Beautiful and well maintained park with a nice variety of running, walking and riding trails.”
“Nice trails for a walk (with maps at various trail intersections and well marked trails) and the dog pens are huge.”
“Then take your dogs out for a walk on the awesome trails!”
Great dog park here “Central Bark” is just up the trail from the parking lot on the right. Big ans small dog HUGE spaces. Bring some water - there are bowls but no sources to fill them.
I love bringing my children here to explore and enjoy nature. ❤️ And our dog to run and play. 😊
Thank You to whomever found my keys yesterday on the purple trail. You are awesome. This place is awesome. Also ran into Bill who gave me a ride to New London and back again to pick up my spare set. Good people paying it forward.
Nice trails for a walk (with maps at various trail intersections and well marked trails) and the dog pens are huge.
Trail conditions & character
“Love the variety of trails/terrain and, of course, doggy play time in nice fenced in enclosures with one for large and one for small dogs 🐕.”
“Nice trails for a walk (with maps at various trail intersections and well marked trails) and the dog pens are huge.”
“Cars occasionally get broken into because you can't monitor parking area from trails or dog park.”
Plan your run at The Copp Family 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegroton-ct.gov
- Phone+1 860-536-5680
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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