Edgewood Park in New Haven
an easy paved walk to the duck pond
How long is the walk?
1.5 miles roundtrip if you park in the lot off of West Rock Ave and walk to the duck pond and back.
Some notes from my family's experience:
Edgewood Park has lots to offer! The main, paved path runs from West Rock Ave to the duck pond. After you park on West Rock Ave, go through the parking lot and cross the bridge over the river. You'll go past the skate park and start your walk down the paved (closed to cars) park road.
After you reach the duck pond, the paved path continues up hill to the playground, sundial water fountain, and ranger station. There are also lots of smaller hiking trails that weave through the woods on either side of the main paved path.
We love Edgewood Park right now for walking and scooter riding! While the park is sometimes busy, the paved path is wide and it has been easy to spread out.
More Information:
When social distancing guidance is not in place, Edgewood Park is also great for its skate park, playground, basketball, and tennis courts!
About this series of hikes and outdoor adventures
In this time of program closure and social distancing, we are seeking to support families and children in getting outside in safe and healthy ways .We hope you can stay active and get some sunshine and fresh air, and that this series of hikes and adventures offers some inspiration for places to explore.
Guidance from CT DEEP HERE on hiking and outdoor activities while staying safe and healthy.
This series is shared by Rebecca Holcombe, Director of Children's and Community Programs at Common Ground. Rebecca has two boys (ages 6 and 8), who enjoy outdoor adventures around CT and beyond. Photos and content for this series is drawn from 52walksinthewoods, a personal Instagram project (now in its 4th year!) to document at least one nature based adventure with my boys, every week of the year.
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