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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Connecticut
Connecticut has 309 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 126 cities and towns — Guilford, Southbury, Bristol, Derby and 122 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.
The 250 most-reviewed in Connecticut
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Harkness Memorial State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,148 reviews
1906 mansion with lawns & landscaped gardens, plus views of Long Island Sound; guided tours offered.
Silver Sands State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,263 reviews
Wildlife thrives at this Long Island Sound beach park with fishing, swimming & a boardwalk.
Sherwood Island State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,233 reviews
235 acres on the coast offering beaches for swimming & fishing, plus picnic areas & a 9/11 memorial.
Hammonasset Beach State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,777 reviews
Popular destination features a 2-mile-long beach with a boardwalk, boat launch & 550 campsites.
Wickham Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,506 reviews
Private, nonprofit park offering gardens, woodlands, an aviary, playgrounds & sports facilities.
Wadsworth Falls State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,371 reviews
Swimming pool & trails in a picnic-ready park that contains a waterfall, streams & a pond.
Bluff Point State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,039 reviews
Peninsula offers over 800 acres of hiking & biking, plus fishing & wildlife on Long Island Sound.
Sleeping Giant State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,988 reviews
State park with hiking trails up a ridge whose uneven profile is thought to evoke a sleeping giant.
Devil's Hopyard State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,949 reviews
860 acres of rocky forest, crisscrossed by hiking trails & highlighted by 60-ft.-high Chapman Falls.
Long Wharf Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,833 reviews
Narrow area on the water offering walking paths, benches & a pier with historic schooner replicas.
Walnut Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,537 reviews
Large park featuring a rose garden and tennis courts, plus a playground and baseball fields.
Cove Island
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,493 reviews
Sprawling island park with sand beaches & cycling paths, plus abundant waterfowl & a nature center.
Jennings Beach
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,498 reviews
Wide, sandy stretch on the Long Island Sound with a lifeguard, snack bar, showers & restrooms.
Black Rock State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,474 reviews
439-ac. park featuring multiple campsites, hiking trails & ponds for fishing & swimming.
Talcott Mountain State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,378 reviews
Vast park featuring miles of trails, varied wildlife & a 165-ft. tower offering panoramic views.
Mohegan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,423 reviews
Spacious hangout with a laid-back vibe, a swimming area, playgrounds & walking trails.
Stanley Quarter Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,376 reviews
This tranquil park has a fishing lake & trails along with ball fields & a skate park & playground.
Niantic Boardwalk
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,299 reviews
Popular oceanfront park featuring a boardwalk, plus train views and sandy stretches for swimming.
Indian Well State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,281 reviews
Housatonic River park with a swimming beach, a brook & waterfall, hiking trails & picnic areas.
Southford Falls State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,216 reviews
Park, with ponds and waterfalls plus trails, a watchtower and a covered bridge.
Squantz Pond State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,207 reviews
Family-friendly spot with activities such as hiking, picnicking, fishing, and swimming, plus a public restroom.
Nevers Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,085 reviews
Large recreation area for families, with playgrounds and baseball fields plus a dog park, soccer fields and trails.
Riverfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,085 reviews
Riverside park with a grand boathouse event venue, launch ramp, playing fields & fountain.
Waveny Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,041 reviews
250-acre city park featuring indoor & outdoor sports courts, a pool, plus a performing arts center.
Northwest Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,024 reviews
City park covering 473 acres on a reservoir with trails, a nature center, maple sugaring & concerts.
Burr Pond State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,063 reviews
Placid, verdant park with hiking trails, a pond for swimming & fishing & picnic areas.
Eisenhower Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 986 reviews
Family-friendly recreation space featuring multiple playgrounds, tennis courts, picnic tables, and a splash pad.
Chatfield Hollow State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 957 reviews
Natural area with pine woods, streams, caves & rocky ledges, offering hiking, swimming & fishing.
Norton Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 991 reviews
Park with playgrounds baseball fields hot-air balloon festivals and a skateboard area.
Hopeville Pond State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 965 reviews
This serene spot offers an 80-site campground, boat launch, biking & walking trails & picnic tables.
Edgewood Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 989 reviews
Busy waterfront park offers summer & winter recreation, an off-leash area, loop trail & skate park.
West Rock Ridge State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 889 reviews
A 627-ft. ridge offers views of New Haven Harbor & Long Island Sound, with hiking, fishing & more.
Enders State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 868 reviews
Gravel trails for hiking, plus stairs to see a series of waterfalls.
Mill Pond Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 830 reviews
Recreational area with a playground, picnic tables, walking paths, tennis and basketball courts, and swimming.
Mathews Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 816 reviews
Open green space housing a restored 1868 mansion & a children's museum, plus play & sports areas.
Boothe Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 780 reviews
Quirky complex of 1800s-era buildings & gardens, including an Americana museum & planetarium.
MDC Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 743 reviews
Spacious park featuring multiple bike and walking trails spanning a reservoir with serene scenery.
Pachaug State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 750 reviews
24,000-acre forest offers a range of hiking trails, campgrounds, fresh-water fishing & picnic space.
Page Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 726 reviews
Well-kept park with playgrounds, a pond and a pool, plus disc golf.
AW Stanley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 699 reviews
Pretty city park surrounding a lake with a wooded nature trail & basketball court.
Edgerton Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 658 reviews
25-acre storied estate converted to a public park with community gardens, greenhouses & events.
Rogers Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 687 reviews
Recreational area with a pond, playground, war memorial & both court & field sports on 56 acres.
Harbor Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 639 reviews
Riverfront eatery & park featuring a boardwalk for strolls, benches for relaxing picnic tables & fishing.
Stratton Brook State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 589 reviews
Beautiful park featuring a lake with a beach and trails, as well as a small pond.
Kettletown State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 588 reviews
Swimming & fishing in the Housatonic River, plus hiking & 63 camp sites in open or wooded settings.
Gallaher Mansion and Cranbury Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 570 reviews
Vast park & historic mansion offering trails, disc golf, a sculpture garden, picnic areas & more.
Mansfield Hollow State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 552 reviews
Lake area at a state park known for its hiking trails, as well as for canoeing, kayaking and fishing.
Collis P. Huntington State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 538 reviews
1,017-acre park with hiking, pond fishing, horseback riding, archery-only deer hunting & more.
Cockaponset State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 558 reviews
Connecticut's second largest state forest, with many trails for hiking, mountain biking & skiing.
Greenwich Point Beach
4.6 ★★★★★ 556 reviews
Low-key park with a public restroom, picnic tables, beach, and trails.
Windsor Locks Canal State Park Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 554 reviews
Picnicking, biking, and hiking are among the activities available at this spot with tables and wildlife.
Mianus River Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 537 reviews
389-acre forest with rugged mountain biking & hiking trails, fishing spots & lots of dog walkers.
Naugatuck State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 543 reviews
Densely wooded state park offering fishing, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing & more.
Panthorn Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 532 reviews
Large park with athletic fields & courts, plus a disc golf course, trail, fishing pond & playground.
Brooksvale Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 510 reviews
Park featuring a kids' playground plus farm animals including horses and chickens.
Osbornedale State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 521 reviews
This large tract of land features fishing ponds, hiking & picnic areas & an environmental center.
Northwest Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 530 reviews
Laid-back park offering walking trails, a playground and baseball fields, plus a deck with views of Union Pond and a pavilion.
Peterson Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
Green space with playgrounds, a picnic grove, hiking trails, a skate park & sports courts.
Rotary Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 512 reviews
Riverside location for picnics, metal-sculpture gazing and car shows, plus a stage for live concerts.
Old Furnace State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 493 reviews
Hiker-friendly state park with a lake and a trail leading to a cliff top.
Salmon Brook Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 493 reviews
Public park featuring picnic facilities, a playground, athletic fields, basketball and tennis courts, and a dog park.
Greenwich Point Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 513 reviews
Seafront trails & a long sandy stretch, with views of New York City across Long Island Sound.
Hidden Valley Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 480 reviews
Nature preserve with hiking trails over varied terrain, including a quartz mine and suspension bridge.
Mashamoquet Brook State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 509 reviews
Secluded property featuring a small pond, a creek and hiking trails plus picnic tables.
Lake Mohegan Recreational Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 480 reviews
Park with trails winding around a lake and waterfalls, plus a beach and a playground.
Wolcott Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 496 reviews
Comfortable hub for recreation, with nature trails, sports fields & a summertime splash pad.
Rockwell Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 484 reviews
Neighborhood space with a playground, trails, swimming pool, sports courts, skate park & splash pad.
Ferry Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 484 reviews
Park, also featuring boat ramps, fishing docks and picnic tables, plus a grill restaurant for burgers, salad and more.
Topsmead State Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 462 reviews
Quiet and relaxing hiking trails and picnic spots dot this state forest, estate and park with meadows.
Oyster Shell Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 490 reviews
Waterfront pedestrian paths with educational signs, harbor views & a disc-golf course.
Batterson Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 465 reviews
Park featuring a pond and boat launches for fishing and kayaking.
West Hartford Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 418 reviews
Recreation area offering forested walking trails around a working water reservoir.
Cotton Hollow Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 423 reviews
80-acre retreat providing forested hiking trails, wildlife & a creek for seasonal fishing.
Sessions Woods Wildlife Management
4.8 ★★★★★ 412 reviews
Large woodland featuring hiking trails, waterfalls, a beaver pond and interpretive exhibits.
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 379 reviews
Paved trail with a public restroom that's popular for running, walking, and biking.
Hamilton Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 435 reviews
Leafy neighborhood memorial park with sports fields & a small theater.
Crescent Lake
4.5 ★★★★★ 406 reviews
Relaxed outdoor spot with trails for hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and boating, plus picnics.
Penwood State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 390 reviews
This park provides a wooded trail system, a scenic overlook, lakeside paths & picnic areas.
Shenipsit State Forest-Soapstone Mountain
4.7 ★★★★★ 366 reviews
Woodsy area with a conservation museum & an observation tower, plus hiking, fishing & more.
Mill Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 367 reviews
Relaxed park featuring 2 playgrounds, a basketball court, tennis court and swimming holes.
West Rock State Park - Lake Wintergreen
4.7 ★★★★★ 358 reviews
Scenic park known for trails for hiking, dog-walking and biking, plus a lake for fishing and kayaking; also scenic ridge views.
The Copp Family Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 370 reviews
240-acre former farm, now featuring fields & meadows bordered by forest & wetlands, plus a dog park.
Cos Cob Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 351 reviews
Waterfront park with a multi-use field, playground & picnic pavilion, plus trails & a 9/11 memorial.
Roosevelt Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 344 reviews
401-acre park with playgrounds, picnic shelters & wildlife viewing, plus a pond, benches & trails.
Day Pond State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 325 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails and a beach for swimming and fishing in a forest setting.
Morse Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 330 reviews
Park with facilities for baseball and a beach, plus batting cages.
Still River Greenway Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Park with a short, paved trail suitable for kids and leashed pets.
Bucks Hill Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 324 reviews
Clean green space with baseball fields, picnic tables and a splash pad, plus playgrounds.
Birge Pond/Hoppers
4.3 ★★★★☆ 321 reviews
Park with a pond and a stream, suitable for fishing, hiking, and kayaking.
Lake Kenosia Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 313 reviews
This 25-acre lakeside park features a playground, soccer fields, boating, benches & a spray park.
Preston Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Dog-friendly park and playground with basketball and tennis courts, plus a covered picnic pavilion.
Air Line South State Park Trail - East Hampton
4.8 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Park with a trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, plus picnic tables.
Bolton Notch State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 274 reviews
Relaxed, wooded park with trails for hiking, biking and trail running.
Branford Supply Pond Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 265 reviews
Open space offering well-maintained paths, streams, ponds and lakes popular for hiking and exercising dogs.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 265 reviews
Sprawling venue for 18-hole disc golf, hiking trails, a dog park and a splash playground.
Cherry Lawn Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
A 27.5-acre park with a community garden, nature center, playground, sports fields & tennis courts.
Indian Ledge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Large park featuring a splash pad, playground and trails.
J.B. Williams Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 241 reviews
Large woodland area offers hiking trails, a softball field, playground, pavilion & ice-skating pond.
Martha Hart Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 255 reviews
Picturesque place for families featuring swings, a playground and a baseball field.
Lock 12
4.6 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
The historic Farmington Canal offers a scenic paved trail with many miles for walking and biking.
Mattatuck State Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
Begun with a donation of land in 1925, this undeveloped state forest now spans some 4,500 acres.
Bear Mountain Reservation
4.6 ★★★★★ 229 reviews
A 140-acre green space with dog-friendly hiking trails, wooded areas & access to Candlewood Lake.
Pistol Creek
4.7 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Paved walking and biking path in a former golf course with a dog park.
James L. Goodwin State Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
Statewide, multi-use trail featuring a lake, native plant gardens and a nature center in a forest setting.
Fisher Meadows
4.5 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
Park with soccer fields and trails, plus a playground, picnic tables, and boating.
MDC Hartford Reservoir 6
4.7 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Park with trails, woods, and paved paths for walks, bikes, and kids.
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 209 reviews
Outdoor botanical park open daily & an indoor education center with library & seasonal plant clinic.
Hurd State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
Large riverfront forested park featuring campsites, hiking trails, picnic shelters & wildlife views.
Shelton Dog Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
Spacious park with hiking trails for humans alongside fenced areas for dogs.
Sunnybrook State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Vast forested acreage offering foot trails, a fishing pond, seasonal hunting & picnic facilities.
Old Mine Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 213 reviews
Recreation space along the Pequonnock River with picnic shelters, a multi-purpose field & trails.
Seven Falls Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 205 reviews
Park featuring kid-friendly hiking trails with waterfalls, boulders, and glacial potholes.
River Highlands State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 200 reviews
Forested park on the Connecticut River featuring trails, campsites & bluffs with scenic views.
Bennett Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 193 reviews
Recreation spot offering a playground, picnic tables, barbecue grills, a dog park, and a walking trail.
Windsor Meadows State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 201 reviews
Riverside park with undeveloped forest, entrance to popular trails & the Bissell Bridge Boat Launch.
Roaring Brook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Hiking trail featuring waterfalls, woods and a scenic vista.
Lisbon Meadows Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
Area featuring baseball, soccer, tennis and disc golf facilities, plus BBQ pits.
Racebrook Tract
4.7 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Trails for hiking and mountain biking that are suitable for families and dogs.
Granbrook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Simple, serene, and kid-friendly park featuring a stream and a playground.
Saugatuck Falls Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Forested park bisected by the Saugatuck River, offering 5+ miles of trails.
Lantern Hill Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
Landscaped trail with steep sections, rocky spots and sweeping vistas.
Long Wharf Nature Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 176 reviews
Fiddler crabs and migratory birds frequent this small waterfront preserve featuring salt marshes.
Babcock Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 172 reviews
Forested, 300-acre preserve featuring hiking & bridle paths, a picnic area & a swamp.
Merrow Meadow Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
Riverside green space with wide-range walking trails, including both paved and unpaved options.
Linden Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 171 reviews
Recreational area with a playground and equipment for skateboarding, basketball, and tennis.
Pomerance Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Tranquil park featuring picnic tables, trails, wooded areas, and an old house ruin.
Pierson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Large family destination featuring a playground with swings and slides, plus a basketball court.
Tilley Pond Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
Peaceful and charming park with fountains featuring ducks and Canada geese.
Connecticut River State Wildlife Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Peaceful outdoor space featuring a boat launch, picnic tables and a farmers market.
Quarry Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Park featuring a few miles of trails leading to scenic vistas, old ruins and graffiti art.
Montgomery Pinetum
4.8 ★★★★★ 144 reviews
Peaceful park offering an array of paved & unpaved nature trails, ponds & a garden education center.
Sunrise Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
Lake featuring trails, playground and picnic tables, plus swimming, fishing and kayaking.
Stenger Farm Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 155 reviews
Park featuring picnic areas, walking, and fenced trails, as well as a pond.
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Paved trail suitable for biking and walking, with scenic views.
Happy Landings Protected Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 144 reviews
Tranquil park with expansive open fields, a pet-friendly environment & sunset views.
Broad Street Green
4.7 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Park with a pond offering peaceful space for walks, picnics, and kids.
Chaffinch Island Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Quaint park on its own peninsula featuring picnicking, shell fishing and relaxing.
Air Line Riverside Dr Thompson
4.6 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Hiking, biking & horseback riding along a scenic, 50-mile linear trail that was once a railroad bed.
Larkin State Bridle Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 143 reviews
Picturesque 10.3-mile trail along a former railroad used for horse riding, cycling & hiking.
Trout Brook Valley Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
State park providing many well-maintained hiking and biking trails through the woods.
Farmington Canal Greenway
4.5 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
Sprawling greenway offering nearly 50 mi. of traffic-free recreation, including jogging & biking.
George C Waldo State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Recreation area for hiking and mountain biking trails, plus a riverside picnic area.
Topstone Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Forested 280-acre park with a picturesque lake used for swimming & kayaking, plus nature trails.
Matthies Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Relaxed, secluded spot featuring a playground for kids, ponds and a lake.
Hop River State Park Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Park featuring a multiuse trail that's popular for hiking, biking, and snowshoeing.
Waterville Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Park with a baseball field, playgrounds, basketball hoops and picnic area.
Major Michael Donnelly Land Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Trail-lined park featuring wetlands, grasslands, wildflower meadows, bird-watching opportunities, ponds, and a butterfly garden.
Nehantic State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
These expansive, historic wildlands offer opportunities for boating, swimming, hiking & picnicking.
Flax Hill Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 126 reviews
Recreational space offering a playground, basketball court, and plenty of room for kids and dogs.
McKeon Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 115 reviews
Casual park featuring a playground, a basketball court and picnic tables.
Talcottville Ravine Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Hiking area where people can see waterfalls, and explore bike trails and ruins.
Mount Nebo Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Park offering a baseball field, bleachers, and a dog park.
Nut Plains Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Spacious dog park featuring shade, water dispensers, agility equipment and a separate section for small dogs.
Bluff Head Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Hiking area featuring a variety of trails, including some with cliffside views.
Hemlock Hills
4.6 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Famous beauty spot popular with hikers & mountain bikers for its challenging trails & great views.
Fireworks Island trailhead Quinnipiac River Linear Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Popular trail (part of a linear route) for hiking and biking, with pet owners and joggers often spotted.
Robert Manship Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Fenced playground (with swings and slides), plus a soccer field, baseball field and volleyball courts.
Shetucket Plains Road Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Park offering playgrounds and tennis courts, plus baseball and soccer fields.
Abe Stone Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 103 reviews
Wet, but clean place featuring a playground, a soccer pitch and a pond.
New Milford River Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Park offering kid-friendly hikes, as well as biking and walking trails.
Settlers Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Park featuring a playground, gazebo, picnic area.
Scantic River State Park East
4.5 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
Popular park offering miles of hiking trails through dense forest, as well as fishing.
Branford Trolley Trail and Footbridge
4.7 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Boardwalk and path, for hikers and walkers, along a salt marsh, with wildlife.
Air Line Trail Colchester
4.8 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Former railway line converted to a hiking trail and park that is open to dogs.
Clatter Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Large park featuring a disc golf course and cricket grounds.
Whittemore Glen State Park Scenic Reserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 87 reviews
Wild area for hiking & horseback riding on trails that wind through a landscape of trees & hillside.
Windsor Center River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Kid-friendly, peaceful paved trail with scenic river views.
Ash Creek/Riverside Drive Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Tidal wetlands area with a marina & boat launch plus fishing, crabbing, picnicking & walking trails.
Air Line State Park Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
State park offering a well-maintained hiking, biking, and running trail.
Entrance to Giuffrida Park and Chauncey Peak
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Hiking area with trails that loop around a reservoir offering views of a dam.
Clark Community Park/Town Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Relaxed park offering baseball and softball diamonds as well as picnic tables.
Seymour Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 83 reviews
Quiet, clean and tranquil park, featuring trails, sports fields and a playground.
Brett Woods Open Space
4.3 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews
Dog-friendly park-like space featuring a mix of short woodland trails for hiking and strolls.
Scovill Loop Trails
4.4 ★★★★☆ 79 reviews
Hiking area featuring kid-friendly trails, waterfront, and railroad tracks.
Hartman Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Wooded park featuring a variety of hiking and mountain biking trails, plus scenic views and a fairy garden.
Wilton Town Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Wooded space offering a network of biking and hiking trails at varying levels of difficulty.
Beacon Falls Recreation Complex
4.6 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Spacious, woodland area featuring baseball fields, along with tennis and basketball courts and soccer.
White Memorial - Beaver Pond Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Hiking area with a network of trails leading to 7 ponds, including Beaver Pond.
Timberlands
4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
This 588-acre natural area is open for hiking, biking, equestrian use & cross-country skiing.
Mansfield Hollow Lake Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Popular spot for boaters (launch available), paddlers and hikers, plus picnics.
Novick Southington Open Space
4.4 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews
Popular hiking area with well-marked trails offering varying views, including at sunset.
Trumbull Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 72 reviews
Park with a baseball field, picnic tables, playground, and restrooms.
Witek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Popular park for soccer and kayaking, with trails for hiking and snowshoeing.
Bennetts Pond State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 71 reviews
State park with trails for hiking and mountain biking, plus lakes and abundant wildlife.
Bauer Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Relaxed outdoor space (once a working farm) boasting walking trails, community gardens and wildlife.
Ruby & Elizabeth Cohen Woodlands
4.7 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Serene nature park featuring a butterfly garden, ponds and trails in the woods.
Air Line South State Park Trail (Lebanon Trailhead)
4.7 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Serene scenery, with paths for walking and biking, plus a gazebo.
Sue Grossman Still River Greenway
4.4 ★★★★☆ 69 reviews
Scenic paved trail for strolling, running, cycling and scootering, with dog-friendly areas. Some sections run close to the road.
Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT)
4.7 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Kid-friendly, well-maintained urban greenway with benches for relaxation and trails, popular for biking, hiking and dog walking.
Pootatuck State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Hiking spot in a lush forest featuring views of Candlewood Lake and Squantz Pond.
UConn Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Forested nature area featuring trails for hiking, running and biking, plus a wildlife refuge.
Avery Farm Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
The grounds include a picnic pavilion, tennis & basketball courts & a skate park with ramps.
Frank P. Witek Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Lakefront spot with trails for hiking and kayaking, plus soccer fields.
Coon Hollow Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews
Popular outdoor recreation site showcasing sand and hiking trails alongside playground equipment.
Allanach-Wolf Woodlands
4.6 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Wooded preserve featuring a butterfly garden, a lake and marked hiking trails.
Pine Lake Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 66 reviews
Park featuring plenty of nature and kid-friendly hikes, plus geese.
Baker Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 66 reviews
12-acre neighborhood park featuring a baseball field, a small playground & a walking trail.
John A Minetto State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews
State park with trails, a pond, and a river for walking, picnicking, and fishing.
Knox Preserve - Avalonia Land Conservancy
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Short-ish, easy trail featuring views of the water and peaceful scenery.
Noden Reed Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 59 reviews
Peaceful park featuring open fields and an annual jamboree, plus dog-walking options.
Hansen Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 59 reviews
Hiking area featuring 3 trails of varying difficulty, plus picnic tables.
Creaser Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 59 reviews
Park featuring a pond, picnic tables, and a disc-golf course.
GLCT Westwoods Sam Hill Entrance
4.6 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
Sprawling park featuring a network of hiking trails, plus rock formations and scenic vistas.
Wepawaug Trails
4.4 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews
Kid- and dog-friendly hiking area with well-marked trails and a waterfall.
Nathan Hale State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Nature preserve with hiking trails and mountain biking routes.
Fitzgerald Walking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Public space offering gravel pathways for jogging and biking and scenic woodland trails, plus a dog park.
Samuel Wheeler Reed Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Spot for sunsets and wildlife sightings in a peaceful park setting.
Mianus River State Park Scenic Reserve
4.2 ★★★★☆ 54 reviews
State park featuring riverfront hikes and geocaching spots.
Alsop Meadows
4.6 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Riverfront space, featuring picnic tables, woodland trails, a lacrosse field and a community garden.
Wapping Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 47 reviews
Park with kid-friendly hiking trails and picnic tables.
Schenck's Island
4.5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Green space for leisurely walks, picnics and wildlife-spotting tours, plus hiking trails.
McLean Game Refuge - Barndoor Hills Entrance
4.8 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
Park with trails for hiking that are suitable for families with kids.
Derby Greenway Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 43 reviews
Easy-to-find path (paved in places) for strolling, running, jogging, and cycling, along the Naugatuck River and another river.
Tynan Memorial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews
Hiking area offering a kid-friendly trail and parking.
Trolley Bed Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
Nature preserve with a pond and trails that is good for kids.
Air Line North State Park Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 41 reviews
Good for children, this park offers trails for walking and biking.
Rettich Preserve - Madison Land Trust
4.7 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
Preserve featuring a riverside walk, a former farm and lawns for outdoor concerts.
Overlook Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 39 reviews
Picnic spot featuring trails through wooded hills as well as mountain biking.
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