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Walnut Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,537 Google reviews · Running trail in New Britain, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Walnut Hill 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.
Large park featuring a rose garden and tennis courts, plus a playground and baseball fields.
What runners say about Walnut Hill Park
“Overall the park was clean, family and pet friendly, and quiet.”
“Beautiful park with a nice walking loop and a gorgeous rose garden at the top of the hill.”
This is a very big part I would definitely recommend it to anybody who has not seen this place. It is known for the beautiful sunsets that it has. I always bring my dog to walk around the park and he loves it they have a swing set and playground for children as well.
This place is absolutely stunning!! So so beautiful, a lovely spot to walk, to perch and read, to play some sports or socialize, there's even a band shell! And do not miss the little snack gazebo! You'll thank yourself c:
Such a gem. The rose garden was so beautiful after the rains. Spent a few hours here walking around with the wife, and discovered the planner also created central park in NY and many others.
Really nice garden's, statues, places to walk, and a well put together and generally maintained outdoor gym course.
Trail conditions & character
“Plenty of places to walk, a lovely rise garden and fountain at the war memorial, a very nice view of the town below and the hills beyond.”
“Plenty of places to walk, a lovely rise garden and fountain at the war memorial, a very nice view of the town below and the hills beyond.”
“Ample parking in many lots, with street parking also.”
“I always bring my dog to walk around the park and he loves it they have a swing set and playground for children as well.”
“The water fountain is surrounded by a trail with Rose's all around.”
Plan your run at Walnut Hill 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, 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.
- Websitenewbritainct.gov
- Phone+1 860-826-3360
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | 5:45 am–9:45 pm |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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