The Mianus River Park Connecticut is something of a surprise for newcomers, a beautiful hidden gem of woodland and a beautiful small river just 22 miles long flowing though woodlands on the border of Greenwich and Stamford. It rises at Bedford, NY in Westchester, NY. Altogether, the park in both is a bit more than 220 acres total The trail is accessible from parking lots in Greenwich and Stamford that allow access to the park, but check to see if PARKING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. Dogs should be kept on lead and under control, not just because it's the right thing, but also because there is wildlife in the park, Eagles nest in the areas and Black Bears are known to nest there. There is a Mianus Web site as also from Stamford and Greenwich. IN the 90s, a fishway was built to allow migratory fish to enter the river as they had previously. It's just a beautiful place that I once shared with a neighbor occasionally as we walked our dogs in the park, a rare time witha great person in early sages of cancer until she had to give it up. read more

Absolutely stunning. Hidden in the middle of a beautiful neighborhood is this gorgeous park. It's obviously great for hiking, it has a beautiful river, it's wooded and serene. I took my dogs out for a walk and it was just breathtaking. It looks like it might be a little bit of a secret so I hope it stays that way because it's pretty untouched. Love this place read more

Mianus River Park - Gorgeous views! - Hiking Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Mianus River Park is a huge state park located across Stamford and Greenwich. The level of trial is moderate with a great view. There is limited parking spaces in the parking lot around so you should visit as early as possible to beat the crowd. read more

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I was looking for a quiet place to take get some exercise for my dog and I. I went on a Monday overcast day. Got lost had a great time!! LOL read more

Mianus River Park - Hiking Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Beautiful in the fall. Mostly flat. Only wish they had better trail markers. (Especially green)

Enjoyed this hike. Preserving the area very well. Easy trail/trek.. You can get lost if you venture off but since it's a contained area just be careful. Squirrels, field rodents (small/harmless) and a few garden snakes around but overall if you're in Connecticut definitely take the trails.. read more

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This place is a nice place to go for a hike. It's huge, so take a picture of the map...I've gotten lost here before and it was scary cuz it was sunset! There are hilly paths, flat paths, and paths that you have to cross little creeks. Word of advice: BRING BUG SPRAY. Check yourself and pets for ticks after you leave. Great place to walk the dogs, as long as they're friendly and okay with other dogs-most people don't keep their dogs on a leash, even though it's posted to always leash your dog. read more

This is such a gorgeous sanctuary park that is free! It has clean water and river running through and beautiful forests all around! There are hiking trails that are convenient and enjoyable for most, and the location tends to be quiet and not too populated. Even after living in Stamford for years, I had not known about this location. It is conveniently located close to town but secluded enough to transform you into a forested world. Be aware that there are different entrances - from the Stamford side and from the Greenwich side. read more

Mianus River Park consists of three similarly named parks, one owned by Stamford, one owned by Greenwich, and one owned by the state, that are all in one seamless area, so generally when people are referring to Mianus River Park, they're referring to all three. If you go on a weekend, be warned: This park has one of the worst parking situations I have ever encountered amongst all of the parks I have been to. There are two lots: One on Merriebrook Lane in Stamford, and one on Cognewaugh Road in Greenwich. We tried the Stamford one first but the tiny unpaved lot was jammed with cars, spilling out onto the nearby street. There is not a lot of signage for parking rules or regulations, and the lots aren't striped in any way, so it is pretty chaotic. We decided to head over to the Greenwich side of the park and were lucky enough to squeeze our car into a tiny space. The lot is equally chaotic on this side as well. Once you are able to get away from the parking headache, the park itself is beautiful, wooded and hilly, with quite a few trails to explore. The trails are for the most part well maintained and blazed very clearly. There's quite a bit of mountain biking going on, so hikers beware. Overall a great park with some nice small trails, but be prepared to be patient for parking on the weekends. read more

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A great place to walk at when you need to take a break from the real world and unwind. I wish there were more maps posted of the trails throughout the park because it's pretty easy to get lost in there. However, they do mark the trees for the main path, so you can just look for those. You can also open Google Maps to see the trails (but not necessarily directions on how to get back out). It's also a great place to walk dogs. You are likely to see other friendly dogs along your walk - some leashed, some unleashed (There are signs saying dogs must be leashed. Enforcement does patrol the area, but dog owners take the risk anyway.) There's one paved parking lot with lines and a dirt lot above the paved ones. I usually park up there because it's easier to get out of. But, this one is a free for all, so people park wherever they fit. read more

I moved to Stamford from the Adirondack Mountains, so this is a pretty close shot at getting a fix of backwood feels. The mountain bikers can be ignorant sometimes, so just be aware of your surroundings. More than once they've almost clipped my dogs while we've been out walking. Otherwise, it can be overwhelmingly crowded sometimes, but I've learned when not to go. Lots of trails to mindlessly wander on and plenty of swimming holes for the dogs. read more

A great park in Stamford! Nice easy trails that make it enjoyable for any age bracket whether you're with babies and kids or elderly. You can walk as far as you'd like and feel like your escaping city life for just a little while. You can even go fly fishing all year-(You can keep up to two and they can be up to 9 inches) they refill every April or May I believe.There is also a path for those with wheel chairs too which is so great. Dogs are welcome also. read more

Love this place. One of the many great parks of Greenwich. Huge amounts of wooded trails and beautiful waterfalls along the Mianus river

It is a lovely park but be careful when you're walking because if you're not one of the Hansel & Gretel siblings, it is possible to get lost when you're discovering around. read more

I really enjoy the park, especially with my new pug mix puppy who loves to hike. However, I have one qualm: if the dogs on leash rule is the opposite of strictly enforced, TAKE DOWN THE SIGNS stating that "Dogs must be on leash. Strictly enforced." I've encountered some polite fellow hikers who inquire about whether my leashed dog will be friendly with their unleashed dog, but many others who are lost in oblivion, shooting leaf pictures on their iPhone, while I wonder if their dog, who is staring down mine, is about to attack. Not the best feeling when in the middle of the woods without help in earshot. read more

Love this place! Great place to enjoy nature and get exercise. Be aware of a ton of dogs off leash. Would be better if they could just be legally off leash because no one follows the rules anyways. read more

This is our go to hiking / dog walking trail. Super convenient and always awesome. Place is super clean and there's tons of wildlife! In all seriousness my wife & I go here with our dog at least 3 times a week. read more