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Witek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Running trail in Derby, Connecticut · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Witek 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.
Popular park for soccer and kayaking, with trails for hiking and snowshoeing.
What runners say about Witek Park
A hidden treasure for walking the dog, hiking, fishing or kayaking. Plenty of parking available and the city has recently cleared out an area to open up space for fishing (2021).
Nice place to go for a relaxing evening. It has very tall pines near the entrance. It's located right on Sentinel Hill Rd. In Derby. Just before the three way intersection near Bradley school. The lake is very nice. There's a war memorial there and flagpole.
This is a very nice park. Great to walk your dog or just take a nice casual hike. A couple small trails off the main path. The early morning is beautiful there. Have yet to experience a summer here yet but the soccer fields tends to make me believe that the place gets pretty full with people.
Very cute little park. You can have a nice short walk or go for a long one depending on the way you decide to go
Trail conditions & character
“A hidden treasure for walking the dog, hiking, fishing or kayaking.”
Plan your run at Witek 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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