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    Riverside Park

    4.4 (8 reviews)
    Open 5:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    CT River iced up.
    Don P.

    Great little bike riding, boat launch and fishing area just North of Hartford with plenty of parking. There is a wonderful view of the CT River and you can bike ride South to Hartford or Northeast toward South Windsor and Manchester, the bike trail is all paved in both directions. Very scenic, good 3 season riding area with much to see along this beautiful section of the CT River.

    Matty B.

    During a recent trip to Hartford, CT, I was beyond psyched to find that there was a decent network of running trails near our hotel at Riverside Park. I was less than enthused to find that these trails were completely flooded! However, I still think this is a pretty solid park all around. The park itself is beautiful as it's set against the backdrop of the Connecticut River. Activities abound in this park with the aforementioned hiking/biking/running trails (I assume they are not always flooded), a greenway, a canoe launch, a challenge course, a volleyball court, and numerous picnic tables and charcoal grills. Despite getting off on the wrong foot with the park, I am sure I'd be a frequent visitor if I lived in the Hartford area!

    Sarah L.

    Finally visited this park today and the husband and I enjoyed a walk from the parking lot by the boat house through the park and up the steps to the convention center and science center area. We were surprised at how clean the park was. There is a boat launch, picnic tables, playground, sculptures, and an Adventure Challenge course (team building low and high ropes course). We will have to go back for some of the events like free movies on select Friday nights in the summer and the Dragon Boat festival that I've missed out on the last few times I wanted to go.

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    Riverfront Park - Flowers

    Riverfront Park

    4.6(29 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    I come here quite frequently and enjoy sitting on the second story of the boathouse. I also enjoy…read moresitting on the docks, waking on the paved waking paths, and walking on the unpaved trails to the dog park with my pup! I've been a regular here for ages! There are public bathrooms at the boathouse and note that there are often events (like weddings) at the actual structure. This happens all nights of the year (or so it seems and by that I mean random weeknights is when I often stumble upon a wedding). It used to be PACKED during COVID. You will almost always find parking in the main lot but occasionally if there are kids sport games on the fields, and lots of kids on the playground, and boats being launched (boats plus trailers take up two spots)... well then you will maybe need to park in the overflow lot. I'm not sure if both of those lots are ever simultaneously full but there is a little parking garage a tiny way up the road by the Glastonbury library (if needed). It's a quick walk up to town & there are some little free libraries (and Poke-stops) nearby! Thank you :)

    This beautiful park in Glastonbury is located right on the Connecticut River. It's not far from the…read moretown center and has many amenities. There's a dog park, boat ramp, picnic pavilion, athletic fields, trail, playground to name a few. There were plenty of parking. There are multiple access points. We walked through a trail which was located off Main Street and past the dog park. Then we walked towards the main entrance which was where the picnic pavilion was located. We also explored the playground and boat ramp area. This was a large and beautifully maintained park.

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    Wethersfield Cove

    4.3(12 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    This little hidden spot is a gem if you're looking to get away from the busy life. It is peaceful,…read morewith manicured grass, a little stream of the Connecticut River, and some geese staying cool in the water. It is super easy to access, just an easy drive down the road from Old Wethersfield and past the dreaded DMV. You can bring your lunch here and have it on the bench. Be sure to dispose of your litter in the trash can. There was a very kind older gentleman who was working to pick up the litter of the ground, he said "it gives me something to do". There's no reason for this, as there's a substantial amount of trash cans. This is a nice place to go on a boat ride down the Connecticut River, and to try to catch some fish. The Wethersfield Cove is a beautiful place to rest your mind and your eyes.

    Wethersfield Cove is an inlet which connects to the Connecticut River. There were warehouses built…read morein the 1600s, to store goods such as food and lumber to be sent out to trade with places like the West Indies; products traded in return were rum, molasses, and sugar. The Cove Warehouse Museum still stands today and is open seasonally to the public. There is the heritage trail that runs through it, a boat ramp, rocky beach, picnic tables, porta potty, and a huge parking lot. As far as beach goes, I wouldn't advise swimming in it because of a huge sewage leak back in the 1990s. It is a beautiful spot to walk, picnic, and just enjoy the vista. I'm sure it's fun to go boating on it too. Overall, a nice little neighborhood park with tons of history.

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    Wethersfield Cove - Back of historic sign

    Back of historic sign

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    West Hartford Reservoir - Spring, please don't trample it.

    West Hartford Reservoir

    4.6(62 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    I'm amazed by the beauty of this place!…read more MDC operates the water treatment plants located at this reservoir. This is a privately owned area and not a public park. There was MDC Police that patrolled the area when I was there. Parking was plentiful when we went on a beautiful spring weekday. There were clean porta potties onsite. There were trails in the woods and out in the open; the trails were paved and gravel. It is opened daily from sunrise to sunset and closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. There were two trails; 3.4-mile loop red trail and 2.0-mile loop yellow trail. We started off with the gravel yellow trail that has a slight incline. Then we got onto part of the red loop which was near the bridge overlooking the water. We saw a couple of deer in the woods, geese, and turtles in the water. This is where we walked on pavement. Some of the trees were marked by type. The trail was busy with walkers and bikers. Overall, I really enjoyed the hike/walk and can't wait to go back.

    The WH Reservoir has been my peaceful playground and refuge since the '70's…read more Hard to believe that State Connecticut had a planned to construct ring highway through the hills beside the Reservoir. Following public protest and legal battle(s) the project was shelved indefinitely back in the 70's. This was also about the time, vehicle traffic was barred on many of the back MDC roadways. What was left, beautiful network of paved and foot beaten paths. Everyday day of the week, the public are welcome to walk, jog, saunter, bicycle these mapped trails. Mountain biking has been throttled down significantly due to excessive wear and tear on the wooded areas. Biking still remains popular long designated routes and in a one-way pattern (for everyones safety). Pedestrians: Please mind the painted walking path, eyes on drifting into the bike path - that way ALL will enjoy. Kilkenny rock has been one of my favorite destinations (refer to an MDC map) this is a nice overlook of the Hartford sky scape. Trails also connect from the Farmington Avenue entrance across to Route 44 passing over Avon Mountain. GPS and one of my favorite apps "All Trails" are helpful even to a season chap like me.

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    West Hartford Reservoir - Pretty darn groovy sectional view cut.

    Pretty darn groovy sectional view cut.

    West Hartford Reservoir - Early morning in the woods - great prescription!

    Early morning in the woods - great prescription!

    West Hartford Reservoir - Nice wooded trail, drizzle fought off by leaves.

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    Nice wooded trail, drizzle fought off by leaves.

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