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Tilley Pond Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 151 Google reviews · Running trail in Darien, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tilley Pond 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.
Peaceful and charming park with fountains featuring ducks and Canada geese.
What runners say about Tilley Pond Park
“Really a very beautiful park it's small, but quiet and very clean.”
“The picturesque fountains add to its allure, creating a soothing atmosphere.”
“Tilley Pond Park in Darien, CT, is a charming oasis offering serene views of ducks gliding across its tranquil waters.”
“awesome place to take a walk or take your dog for a walk .”
Really a very beautiful park it's small, but quiet and very clean. A great place to go for a quiet walk or to have a lunch meeting with a coffee from a nearby shop.
Beautiful park ..lovely pond ..awesome place to take a walk or take your dog for a walk ..definetly recommended ...
A nice, quiet, peaceful park. Fountains are usually running in the little lake. There is a little pavilion out on the water. There is even a few walking and hiking trails. I don’t think there’s a playground. There are some stone walls around the park as well that help add to the vibe.
Nice park in the middle of a residential town near the train station. Great for walking, playing with kids and taking your dog for a short nature stroll. The pond and stone gazebo are the focal points of the park. Has a few benches and picnic tables. Fun fact: this park was featured in a 2008 movie with Kate Winslet.
Trail conditions & character
“Tilley Pond Park in Darien, CT, is a charming oasis offering serene views of ducks gliding across its tranquil waters.”
“Tilley Pond Park in Darien, CT, is a charming oasis offering serene views of ducks gliding across its tranquil waters.”
“Great for walking, playing with kids and taking your dog for a short nature stroll.”
“Great seating areas, available parking and right next to Darien station.”
Plan your run at Tilley Pond 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.
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 | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
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