There have been rumblings that there are going to be food trucks at this park this year, 2018, and…read morethey are going to install some bathrooms (though there are some by the dog pen), and that the park is going to get an upgrade of sorts. Bennet park which is attached to Meckauer Park is always filled with geese poop or dog poop or poop of some sorts, but Meckauer Park by comparison has everything. A dog park/pen of sorts, a basket ball court, a toddler play ground and a children's play ground, and a walker's loop that is half a mile a loop. There are all kinds of people enjoying their evening exercises and sometimes there is even a group holding a birthday party of sorts or a catered event. It's endearing that a tiny park this size does and serves so many people and provides activities for them! That's why I really appreciate this park.

Beautiful Park but it really needs garbage cans there's fishing lines and hooks everywhere around…read morethe pond and at first I blamed people. Now, after gathering all this line and hooks to throw away, I've come to realize there's no garbage cans if there are no garbage cans people will just throw them on the ground this is unsafe for kids, animals, and other people. PLEASE PUT GARBAGE CANS IN

Excellent spot for a hike! The waterfall and covered bridge are beautiful, as are the hiking trail…read more Red trail was a bit harder than we expected, especially with a 3 year old. AllTrails marked it as easy, but I'd say it's more of a medium. A boarded section washed out from a recent flood, so it took some maneuvering to get through. Also a few big trees down. But overall it was a really fun and relaxing hike.

Excellent local park with lots to do for all ages. For the kids, there's an awesome playground with…read morefairly new stuff to play on. Theres a basketball court and a nice little hike down to the lake. It's really pleasant and not that crowded outside of summer day. Great spot to spend an afternoon!

The new playground is beautiful and so many parts. Floor is safe too. Went to old playground…read moretokwhich was also quite nice

I'll give this five stars even though I've only gone on about half the trail. Came here to check…read moreit out as the pedestrian bridge over the river had been closed for repairs last week and wanted to see how things looked. This trail is wide, clean and well-maintained. While we were there, we saw lots of walkers and people with dogs. There are a lot of rules and they are laid out by signs as the entrances. It does seem odd that they request no running or biking on the trail as it seems like those activities wouldn't be an issue but for now, it looks like it's just for walking. We followed it about a mile up and then turned around and came back. We could have gone further. Next time we might head south towards Brookfield. I really enjoyed using this trail. One note, the parking lot off Silvermine Road near the police department is small but if you go up to Pocono Road and take a right, there's a big municipal lot there and you can access the trail behind the soccer fields.

A beautiful area close to downtown danbury connecticut. Great hiking,or just walking..bring…read moresunscreen and bug repellent.your own drinks and snacks.

How beautiful this place is. First let me begin by stating how beautiful the location is. I…read morepersonally found the upkeep to appear well in tact and I even saw gardeners attending to the lawns so clearly they keep eyes on upkeep which is particularly important when you have a special event planned. I had the pleasure of attending a wedding as a bridesmaid. The space was beautiful and spacious. The china on the lower level in casing was beautiful and the colors chosen have a very old home comfort feel. Takes you back a bit to another time. Lighting for images is great here and there is a handicap parking close to the ramps which make entry and exits very easy. They offer recycling and trash in their kitchen. The staff on site was very informative and kind. Overall, a very pleasant experience. The videos and photos we took look beautiful!!! I'd like to personally thank Tarrywile for everything!!

Great neighborhood park. Definitely a word of mouth spot. Had a nice morning with my daughter. I…read moreplanned to just let her play for about 30 minutes but we had the park to ourselves and stayed over an hour! I take a perfect size and in a secure location.

This location seems to be pretty unpopular. The pro to that is it's never crowded. The jungle gym…read morehere is lacking but my kids don't seem to care. Things I really like about it as a parent are that it's very shaded and the play structure is far from the parking lot. The climbing wall is awesome but the holds are a little too far apart for toddler use. I'm sure most people use the park for the ball fields, which I can't really comment on.

I love this park. It is located right at the edge of the town, but close enough to the center. They…read morehave a lovely garden that reminds me of an English garden within the park, and a gazebo near it, beautiful large ancient looking trees and the cvs is just near it if you need to pick up water or nuts to eat in the park. We often catch a latte at one of the cafes on the Main Street, then walk to the park enjoy it and head back out...

Ridgefield is consistently recognized as one of Connecticut's best towns. One of the primary…read morereasons is the ambiance of Main Street with its fountain, stately homes, quintessential New England Main Street, and the beauty of Ballard Park. The five acre park was donated to the town from the estate of Elizabeth Ballard in 1964 and has been the site of countless events including concerts, parties, town events and quiet reflection. Stately trees, formal gardens, ornamental shrubs and flowers reflect the beauty of changing New England seasons and provide a safe, central place for contemplation and recreation. In order to preserve, protect, and improve the park's functionality, the Friends of Ballard Park Project are working with the Town of Ridgefield and the Department of Parks and Recreation. Together, we have developed a plan to rehabilitate some areas that have been subject to heavy use and improve areas of the park that are used less often.