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Trails with Trailhead Parking in Connecticut
Connecticut has 362 trails with trailhead parking in this directory, across 133 cities and towns — West Hartford, Fairfield, Guilford, Manchester and 129 more. A trailhead lot you can actually park in — and the ones that fill by mid-morning.
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.
Seaside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 5,174 reviews
This 325-acre park features beaches, grassy areas & sports fields, plus an island wildlife preserve.
Elizabeth Park Conservancy
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,748 reviews
Park known for its circa-1904 rose garden, which also houses greenhouses, tennis courts & a pond.
Lighthouse Point Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,691 reviews
An 1847 lighthouse anchors this beachfront that is popular with swimmers & a prime birding spot.
Hubbard Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,409 reviews
1,800-acre park featuring a scenic lake, event bandshell, skating rink, tennis court & playground.
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.
East Rock Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,730 reviews
A 425-acre park offering scenic views of New Haven, wooded hiking trails, fields & picnic areas.
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.
Great River Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,439 reviews
Riverside park featuring lighted walkways & exercise stations, plus an amphitheater & a boat launch.
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.
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.
Owen Bell Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 914 reviews
Spacious and well-kept park featuring multiple playgrounds, skate areas, baseball fields, basketball courts and an ice cream parlor.
Riverside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 909 reviews
Bustling Connecticut River park with a boathouse, picnic hubs, trails, sport courts & playgrounds.
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.
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.
William E. Wolfe Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 733 reviews
309-acre site featuring an outdoor pool & a lake with a beach, plus rail-trails & tennis courts.
Bradley Point Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 729 reviews
Park featuring a sandy beach with boating, fishing & supervised swimming, plus seasonal toilets.
Salmon River State Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 697 reviews
Sprawling destination for outdoor recreation such as hiking, fishing, field sports & hunting.
Lovers Leap State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 715 reviews
Naturalistic park with walking trails leading past century-old industrial ruins.
Valley Falls Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 706 reviews
National historic landmark park featuring waterfall vistas, 8.5 miles of hiking trails & a beach.
Cove Park Wethersfield
4.6 ★★★★★ 703 reviews
Boating, bird-watching, fishing park and nature area.
AW Stanley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 699 reviews
Pretty city park surrounding a lake with a wooded nature trail & basketball court.
Rogers Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 687 reviews
Recreational area with a pond, playground, war memorial & both court & field sports on 56 acres.
Howard T. Brown Memorial Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 681 reviews
Park with a marina, boat launch, swimming area, playgrounds, and places to observe waterfowl.
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.
Pequonnock Valley Wildlife Management Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 532 reviews
State park with a river valley carved by melting glacial waters, leaving notable granite formations.
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.
Twin Brooks Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 551 reviews
Park with a pond, hiking trails and playground at which kids can enjoy swings.
Mianus River Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 537 reviews
389-acre forest with rugged mountain biking & hiking trails, fishing spots & lots of dog walkers.
Shady Beach Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 565 reviews
Sandy beach featuring lifeguards & a grassy, tree-shaded picnic area, plus a splash pad & swings.
Bruce Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 522 reviews
Long-standing park showcasing a host of ponds, tennis courts, playgrounds & other features.
Panthorn Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 532 reviews
Large park with athletic fields & courts, plus a disc golf course, trail, fishing pond & playground.
Osbornedale State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 521 reviews
This large tract of land features fishing ponds, hiking & picnic areas & an environmental center.
East Shore Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 532 reviews
Harborside park offering facilities for baseball, soccer & tennis, plus a playground & paved paths.
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.
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.
Branford Point
4.7 ★★★★★ 467 reviews
Park with a public beach, pier, boardwalk, and picnic tables, plus fishing and sunsets.
Beachland Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 484 reviews
Public park featuring a pool, playground, basketball courts, and picnic tables, plus trout fishing.
Devil's Den Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 461 reviews
This 1,756-acre property features a variety of habitats & trails for wildlife viewing & hiking.
Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point
4.8 ★★★★★ 434 reviews
Bird & wildlife sanctuary in a salt marsh, dune & barrier beach habitat with a visitor center.
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.
Binney Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 415 reviews
A picturesque spot hosting July 4th celebrations, with a pond that's popular for winter ice skating.
Sessions Woods Wildlife Management
4.8 ★★★★★ 412 reviews
Large woodland featuring hiking trails, waterfalls, a beaver pond and interpretive exhibits.
Fernridge Park and Pool
4.5 ★★★★★ 433 reviews
Green space with a pond, playground, picnic tables & a seasonal outdoor pool & splash pad.
Poquonnock Plains Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 420 reviews
Outdoor recreational area with a playground, soccer fields and grassy grounds for football.
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 379 reviews
Paved trail with a public restroom that's popular for running, walking, and biking.
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.
Foote Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 380 reviews
Spacious park featuring tennis courts and playgrounds, plus a splash pad.
Shenipsit State Forest-Soapstone Mountain
4.7 ★★★★★ 366 reviews
Woodsy area with a conservation museum & an observation tower, plus hiking, fishing & more.
Mine Hill Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
Preserved nature reserve featuring trails that loop through scenic terrain, as well as remnants of a working iron mine.
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.
Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 345 reviews
This forested, rugged natural area for day use offers opportunities for climbing & hiking.
Roosevelt Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 344 reviews
401-acre park with playgrounds, picnic shelters & wildlife viewing, plus a pond, benches & trails.
Haley Farm State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Protected open space offering hiking & biking paths & a historic series of hand-built stone walls.
Walnut Beach, Milford
4.6 ★★★★★ 340 reviews
Sandy, clean beach with a boardwalk, volleyball courts, a picnic area and parking.
Crandall Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 331 reviews
Wooded park featuring a playground, a swimming pond and tennis courts, plus baseball and basketball fields.
Day Pond State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 325 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails and a beach for swimming and fishing in a forest setting.
Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 308 reviews
Rocky, forested park featuring an open field, a reservoir, and hiking trails.
Westmoor Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 306 reviews
This expansive tract of woodlands & meadows features a demonstration farm with many classes.
Still River Greenway Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Park with a short, paved trail suitable for kids and leashed pets.
Lake Kenosia Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 313 reviews
This 25-acre lakeside park features a playground, soccer fields, boating, benches & a spray park.
Mead Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Clean, quiet, kid-oriented park featuring playgrounds, baseball fields and tennis courts.
Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary
4.5 ★★★★★ 301 reviews
Protected wetland & beach habitat teeming with birdlife, with footpath access & ample parking.
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.
Ragged Mountain Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 283 reviews
Family-friendly spot with rocky hikes leading to scenic overlooks and a reservoir.
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.
Phase II Of The Meriden Linear Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 253 reviews
Paved trail with a 5-mile path for jogging and cycling, plus scenic river views.
Scantic River State Park, Powder Hollow Block
4.6 ★★★★★ 253 reviews
State park with riverside walking paths, woods, and a historical stone wall.
French Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 258 reviews
Veteran-focused space equipped with ball fields and playgrounds, plus tennis courts.
Indian Ledge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Large park featuring a splash pad, playground and trails.
Memorial Boulevard Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 241 reviews
Park with ponds and memorials to veterans of wars and armed service members.
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.
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.
Connecticut College Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 204 reviews
Educational forest and park that features scenic paths and pond views and a variety of trees and other foliage.
Hurd State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
Large riverfront forested park featuring campsites, hiking trails, picnic shelters & wildlife views.
Rockland Preserve Singletrack
4.8 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Network of mountain bike trails geared to all skill levels (including a skills park, pump track and play areas).
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.
Audubon Center Bent of the River
4.9 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
Nature preserve and wildlife sanctuary offering trails, picnic areas, and river views.
Gould Manor Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 204 reviews
Playground and park with a pond for fishing and baseball, plus swings.
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.
Farrington Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
The New York–Connecticut line bisects this wooded natural area popular for mountain biking & hiking.
Roaring Brook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Hiking trail featuring waterfalls, woods and a scenic vista.
Rye Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
Sprawling sports and recreation area featuring baseball fields, soccer courts and a playground.
Lt Owen Fish Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
Grassy neighborhood park with a playground, baseball field, walking trails & event facility.
Coe Memorial Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 197 reviews
Landscaped park featuring a serene fountain, a walking path and colorful flowers, plus summer concerts.
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.
Quinnipiac River State Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 192 reviews
Riverfront park with recreation opportunities such as fishing, hiking & hunting.
McLean Game Refuge
4.8 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Sprawling refuge with trails for all levels, plus ponds, streams and forests.
Mooween State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Quiet park featuring a small lake popular for kayaking and fishing.
Long Wharf Nature Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 176 reviews
Fiddler crabs and migratory birds frequent this small waterfront preserve featuring salt marshes.
Merrow Meadow Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
Riverside green space with wide-range walking trails, including both paved and unpaved options.
Union Pond Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 171 reviews
Tidy, compact park with a pond for kayaking and fishing, along with a gym and picnic tables.
Blackledge Falls
4.5 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Scenic 80-acre hike area and wooded park featuring waterfalls, plus streams and trails for hiking and waterfall tours.
Tyler Mill Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Known as a popular mountain biking location, this wooded area offers multiuse trails & green space.
Pomerance Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Tranquil park featuring picnic tables, trails, wooded areas, and an old house ruin.
East Mountain Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
Family-friendly park with a playground featuring slides, swings, spinning pendulum toys and climbing walls.
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Lake, pond and hiking trail area for boaters and anglers with scenic views.
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.
Fort Saybrook Monument Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
17-acre park with storyboards depicting the history of Saybrook Colony, a boardwalk & bird watching.
Quarry Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Park featuring a few miles of trails leading to scenic vistas, old ruins and graffiti art.
West River Memorial Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 161 reviews
Park, fishing area and baseball spot, great for bird watching, with basketball and hiking facilities.
Montgomery Pinetum
4.8 ★★★★★ 144 reviews
Peaceful park offering an array of paved & unpaved nature trails, ponds & a garden education center.
Ross Pond State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
State park offering cliff-top views, hiking trails and a pond.
Sage Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Sprawling green space featuring ponds, various sports fields and trails.
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Paved trail suitable for biking and walking, with scenic views.
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.
Scantic River State Park - West
4.6 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Linear state park featuring riverside trails, waterfalls and woods.
Hop River State Park Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Park featuring a multiuse trail that's popular for hiking, biking, and snowshoeing.
Nonnewaug Falls
4.4 ★★★★☆ 134 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area featuring a waterfall and a babbling brook.
Irwin Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
Peaceful park with chairs, trees, and trails popular for walking.
Higby Mountain Trail Head
4.5 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Popular hiking area with accessible parking and scenic views of a lake and the surrounding town.
Linear Park - Rails To Trails Access
4.7 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Scenic well-maintained linear park with a paved path for walking, biking and rollerblading.
Waterville Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Park with a baseball field, playgrounds, basketball hoops and picnic area.
Southwest Family Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 126 reviews
Clean park featuring baseball and softball fields, plus a playground.
Killingly Pond State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Relaxing, tranquil park with clean water and a boat launch, popular for fishing and hiking.
Farm River State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 122 reviews
Hiking & fishing are popular activities in this marshy outdoor recreation area with a boat launch.
Flax Hill Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 126 reviews
Recreational space offering a playground, basketball court, and plenty of room for kids and dogs.
Talcottville Ravine Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Hiking area where people can see waterfalls, and explore bike trails and ruins.
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.
Blackledge Falls Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Park with marked hiking trails leading to a waterfall set within mossy rocks.
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.
Pequot Woods Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 104 reviews
140-acre park offering hiking trails, wildlife viewing & a pond, plus picnic grounds.
Collinsville Walking Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Popular riverside trail, with benches, for walking, biking and canoeing.
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.
Saugatuck Universal Access Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Area known for peaceful hiking trails and a reservoir.
Northford Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Clean, open green space featuring a soccer field, a basketball court and a pavilion.
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.
Curtiss Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 86 reviews
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.
Hartman Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Wooded park featuring a variety of hiking and mountain biking trails, plus scenic views and a fairy garden.
Roaring Brook Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Hiking area popular for its waterfalls, including the second highest in Connecticut.
Wilton Town Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Wooded space offering a network of biking and hiking trails at varying levels of difficulty.
White Memorial - Beaver Pond Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Hiking area with a network of trails leading to 7 ponds, including Beaver Pond.
Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 75 reviews
Rocky, uncrowded park featuring an out-and-back trail (to a ridge) plus scenic views.
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.
Pleasure Beach Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Accessed by water taxi, this remote beach has a boardwalk, info depot, showers & picnic facilities.
Plymouth Reservoir
4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Serene lake for fishing, plus trails for hiking and kayaking or canoeing.
John R Welch Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews
Clean public park featuring a playground and baseball fields, plus a swimming pool.
Rockhouse Hill Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Easy and difficult hiking trails, bike-riding routes and waterside features, like ponds and waterfalls.
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.
Rocky Glen State Park Scenic Reserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
State park with kid-friendly hikes, a waterfall, and a forest.
Air Line South State Park Trail (Lebanon Trailhead)
4.7 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Serene scenery, with paths for walking and biking, plus a gazebo.
Turkey Hill
4.6 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Hiking area featuring kid-friendly trails and ponds.
Pootatuck State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Hiking spot in a lush forest featuring views of Candlewood Lake and Squantz Pond.
Avery Farm Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
The grounds include a picnic pavilion, tennis & basketball courts & a skate park with ramps.
Farmington Canal Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Paved trail for walking, biking and skating, with parking.
Frank P. Witek Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Lakefront spot with trails for hiking and kayaking, plus soccer fields.
Allanach-Wolf Woodlands
4.6 ★★★★★ 62 reviews
Wooded preserve featuring a butterfly garden, a lake and marked hiking trails.
Sperry Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Spiderweed Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Trails, with views of the Connecticut River, lead to ruins of an old farmhouse.
Knox Preserve - Avalonia Land Conservancy
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Short-ish, easy trail featuring views of the water and peaceful scenery.
Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Nature preserve featuring trails that are good for kids and dogs on leashes.
MDC Reservoir #6
4.6 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Sprawling area with 30 mi. of trails for walking, hiking, and jogging, plus a water treatment plant.
Seth Low Pierrepont State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
Lush state park with hiking access from multiple parking lots, plus lake boating/fishing launches.
GLCT Westwoods Sam Hill Entrance
4.6 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
Sprawling park featuring a network of hiking trails, plus rock formations and scenic vistas.
Angelo Joseph Sferrazza Memorial Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 55 reviews
Kid-friendly riverside trail plus a boat launch for canoes and kayaks, along with a rustic campsite.
Sheep Farm Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Park with diverse habitats, glacial boulders, waterfalls, and trails that are good for kids.
Cross Farms Recreation Complex
4.5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Clean, kid-friendly outdoor space featuring a disc golf course, plus a playground.
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.
Lamentation Mountain State Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 52 reviews
State park featuring a lake, a campground, and scenic views, including from the top of Mount Lamentation.
Entrance, Orchard Glen Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 49 reviews
Trail system passing through woodland and meadows, with a waterfall and stream.
River Park Bridge
4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Park with a boat launch for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards, as well as kid-friendly hikes.
Echo Lake Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 49 reviews
Quiet lake with a playground for kids and a trail for walks.
Schenck's Island
4.5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Green space for leisurely walks, picnics and wildlife-spotting tours, plus hiking trails.
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