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Scenic Running Trails in Connecticut
Connecticut has 415 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 140 cities and towns — Manchester, West Hartford, Meriden, New Haven and 136 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.
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.
Charter Oak Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,155 reviews
Wooded park featuring a playground with slides and a zip line, as well as tennis and basketball courts.
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.
Fulton Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,118 reviews
Relaxed option featuring two ponds, paths for biking & walking, a playground & picnic spots.
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.
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.
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.
Boothe Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 780 reviews
Quirky complex of 1800s-era buildings & gardens, including an Americana museum & planetarium.
Case Mountain
4.7 ★★★★★ 776 reviews
Forestland with panoramic summits, a fishing pond & rocky trails for hiking & mountain biking.
MDC Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 743 reviews
Spacious park featuring multiple bike and walking trails spanning a reservoir with serene scenery.
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.
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.
Howard T. Brown Memorial Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 681 reviews
Park with a marina, boat launch, swimming area, playgrounds, and places to observe waterfowl.
Center Springs Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 657 reviews
Large park with a disc-golf course, waterfall, looped trail & fishing from a pier on a small lake.
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.
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.
Naugatuck State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 543 reviews
Densely wooded state park offering fishing, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing & more.
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.
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.
East Shore Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 532 reviews
Harborside park offering facilities for baseball, soccer & tennis, plus a playground & paved paths.
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.
Kosciuszko Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 520 reviews
Waterfront acreage offering walking trails & a pavilion, ball fields & a kids' playground.
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.
Branford Point
4.7 ★★★★★ 467 reviews
Park with a public beach, pier, boardwalk, and picnic tables, plus fishing and sunsets.
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.
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.
Longbrook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 399 reviews
A 34-acre park on a reclaimed swamp with natural areas, a creek & lit sports fields.
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.
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.
Cos Cob Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 351 reviews
Waterfront park with a multi-use field, playground & picnic pavilion, plus trails & a 9/11 memorial.
Quinnipiac River Linear Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Tree-lined trail, often paved, for walking, running and biking, plus playground and picnic facilities.
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.
Center Memorial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 359 reviews
Green space for relaxation, concerts, art shows and other events.
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.
Charter Oak Landing
4.4 ★★★★☆ 354 reviews
This public green space on the water features a boat launch, walking paths & a playground.
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.
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.
Friends of Elizabeth Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 286 reviews
Longtime spot offering a rose garden, a pond and flower-lined paths, plus gazebos and a cafe.
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.
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.
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.
Eagleville Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Hiking, fishing and boating are popular at this riverside park and preserve.
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.
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.
Meigs Point Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 247 reviews
Long-running, family-friendly environmental learning center at Hammonasset Beach State Park.
Beardsley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
Landscaped green space showcasing a small zoo with swans, playgrounds and baseball fields.
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.
Lock 12
4.6 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
The historic Farmington Canal offers a scenic paved trail with many miles for walking and biking.
Town Center Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 231 reviews
Public park with space for sledding, a farmers' market, concerts, and other events, plus a playground.
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.
Mohegan Park - Memorial Rose Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Lakeside park featuring basketball courts and rose gardens (the latter often with blooms).
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.
Webb Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 209 reviews
Green space with camping in a former Christmas tree farm plus a sawmill, a pond & a scenic overlook.
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.
Sunnybrook State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Vast forested acreage offering foot trails, a fishing pond, seasonal hunting & picnic facilities.
Merwin Meadows Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 200 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a lake, several playgrounds and trails.
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.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
Public park along the Housatonic River offering benches, trails, and a space for events.
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.
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
Up-close encounters with frogs & turtles, plus a wildlife rehabilitation center & forested trails.
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.
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.
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.
Cromwell Landing
4.6 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Serene riverfront park featuring a fishing spot, picnic tables and benches.
Long Wharf Nature Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 176 reviews
Fiddler crabs and migratory birds frequent this small waterfront preserve featuring salt marshes.
Naugatuck State Forest Quillinan Reservoir Block
4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
On a block of the 5,000-acre forest, offering hiking trails, snowshoeing, fishing & mountain biking.
Dividend Pond And Ruins
4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Easy, peaceful wooded landscape featuring ruins, ponds, trails and a waterfall.
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.
Union Pond Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 171 reviews
Tidy, compact park with a pond for kayaking and fishing, along with a gym and picnic tables.
Quinebaug Lake State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 174 reviews
Lake in a state park (also a tourist attraction) known for swimming and fishing in clean water.
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.
Pierson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Large family destination featuring a playground with swings and slides, plus a basketball court.
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.
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.
Stoddard Hill State Park Scenic Reserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 142 reviews
Park with hiking trails, fishing, and a boat launch, plus scenic views.
Topstone Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Forested 280-acre park with a picturesque lake used for swimming & kayaking, plus nature trails.
Bittner Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Public park offering tennis courts, a playground, baseball fields, a disc golf course, and hiking trails.
Scantic River State Park - West
4.6 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Linear state park featuring riverside trails, waterfalls and woods.
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.
Paugussett State Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
State park offering hiking & biking trails, fishing & a launch for boating activities.
Naugatuck River: Paul Pawlak Sr. Bypass Channel & Park at Tingue Dam
4.8 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a waterfall, a fish ladder, and greenway.
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.
Sunset Rock State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 130 reviews
This conservation area surrounding Crescent Lake is popular for hiking in a backcountry setting.
Higby Mountain Trail Head
4.5 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Popular hiking area with accessible parking and scenic views of a lake and the surrounding town.
Tidal Marsh Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 131 reviews
Hiking, biking and walking trail featuring views, forests and an abandoned rail yard.
Linear Park - Rails To Trails Access
4.7 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Scenic well-maintained linear park with a paved path for walking, biking and rollerblading.
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.
Killingly Pond State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Relaxing, tranquil park with clean water and a boat launch, popular for fishing and hiking.
Nehantic State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
These expansive, historic wildlands offer opportunities for boating, swimming, hiking & picnicking.
Farm River State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 122 reviews
Hiking & fishing are popular activities in this marshy outdoor recreation area with a boat launch.
Upper Paugussett State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Large state forest on the river offering multiple hiking trails plus hunting, biking & fishing.
Tod's Inlet
4.9 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Scenic waterfront park offering hiking and jogging trails that are lined with beaches, forests and wetlands.
Talcottville Ravine Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Hiking area where people can see waterfalls, and explore bike trails and ruins.
Oak Grove Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Housed in a 52-acre nature preserve, this center has exhibits about the flora & fauna of the area.
Bluff Head Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Hiking area featuring a variety of trails, including some with cliffside views.
Hubbard Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Hiking area, playground and picnic location with a castle and waterfalls.
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.
Blackledge Falls Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Park with marked hiking trails leading to a waterfall set within mossy rocks.
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.
Settlers Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Park featuring a playground, gazebo, picnic area.
Collinsville Walking Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Popular riverside trail, with benches, for walking, biking and canoeing.
Pardee Rose Gardens
4.5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a greenhouse and many flowers.
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.
Saugatuck Universal Access Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Area known for peaceful hiking trails and a reservoir.
Clatter Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Large park featuring a disc golf course and cricket grounds.
Schoolhouse Brook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Pond with a beach area and playground, plus trails for walks and hikes.
Windsor Center River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Kid-friendly, peaceful paved trail with scenic river views.
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