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Walnut Hill Park
184 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06052, United States
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An
Review №1

Plenty of places to walk, a lovely rise garden and fountain at the war memorial, a very nice view of the town below and the hills beyond.

K-
Review №2

Nice park. Lots of people walk around the track. Good view over the city from the monument at the garden.Fun fact; The location of the garden was a wading pool back in the late 60s, maybe early 70s. Also, back then, there were many more ways to drive into and through the park (before they made the road into more of the so-called track).The Shell is a nice spot to watch free outdoor concerts at night during the summer...When there are no shows, sometimes kids will skate board in front of the Shell stage. Some of them are pretty good...They have baseball fields and tennis courts here. As you walk around the loop, there are various exercise stations with different apparatuses set up along the way.There is a small hill in which kids sled on that is nice. It is located nearby the playground.The playground is nice. It was redone a few years back...

Co
Review №3

Beautiful, very clean park. It has a lot of parking space and it’s free. The park has a really nice playground, a lot of hiking/jogging paths with uplifting view. The fountain can use fixing but no big deal. It’s really relaxing to just sit in this huge space surrounded by beautiful flowers and trees. It makes you forget about your worries.

Na
Review №4

Great park and clean. Nice mile loop if you want to keep track of your distance.

Kr
Review №5

Awesome place not used enough ..first fall afternoon and we were extremely relaxed in the warm sun and cool breeze!! What a gorgeous area nestled in between the hospital and West Main Street. Great area to walk around down the hill by the Amphitheatre.

Ma
Review №6

Saw this park after leaving the hospital so decided to explore. Wow-zers was I impressed with the rose garden area. The water fountain is surrounded by a trail with Roses all around. The sunset views were spectacular. Overall the park was clean, family and pet friendly, and quiet. No crazy music or screaming. Just folks enjoying nature and taking pictures of everything around them.

Ta
Review №7

Great place for kids at jungle gym, everyone at every age including pets to exercise, a place to play tennis and baseball.

Je
Review №8

I love it here. Its a nice spot for a walk

Wi
Review №9

Love walnut hill good place for a work out group work outs concerts.It also has tennis courts baseball fields and its well maintained and clean

Sh
Review №10

Very peaceful place nice views exercise friendly dog friendly and if your a person whos into bird watching you might see a few of you look close

Au
Review №11

Great clean open space. Beautiful park. Good for running, cycling, and sports.

Ke
Review №12

Most beautiful park in New Britain. The paved one mile loop is great for running, walking, biking, etc.

Ku
Review №13

Breathtaking, Amazing, I come here everyday to see the sunset.. God bless for having such a wonderful place near me..

Ni
Review №14

Great park for a walk, especially for games like Pokemon Go, Ingress, and other games that use real locations in game.

Pa
Review №15

I grew up in New Britain and moved out but always seem to come back,Why because the scenery of old parks maintained such as Walnut Hill Park this park has beautiful classic scenery with updated outside recreational activities if you are looking to loose weight great track to walk along with stations to work out with along with beautiful concert hall where you are able to see live concerts also the park for the children updated and well maintained

Ra
Review №16

Very nice place, peaceful and relaxing. Highly recommend.

J
Review №17

Good history and nice overall layout. I went after a recent hurricane and the town was actively cleaning up the park which was good.

La
Review №18

I had a good time at the summer concerts they have & Im looking forward to the Motown review coming in September

El
Review №19

Flat park that is nice for a track style walk/run. Has Tennis courts clean and very peaceful.

Ja
Review №20

Very picturesque and family friendly park. Theres a really nice walking/bike path around the park and the concerts in the park as well as other fun events, like the free yoga in the park, are great for the community. Love seeing families having picnics and playing around the park. Also the views are refreshing in the city setting.

yo
Review №21

Its a clean park nice walking and bike riding track, outdoor concerts all very enjoyable plenty of space for social distancing.

bz
Review №22

Best place in town to see sunset.

El
Review №23

Big Deal Rock was awesome!!! Best band Ive heard in a long time. Actually stayed till the end which I never do!

Ra
Review №24

I lived in New Britain, Ct (The location of this park) And I am very proud to say that the Park is being well kept. The play park is excellent and up to date!!

Ro
Review №25

Well kept and monumental, lots of shade and benches.

Am
Review №26

If you need to wind down, take a walk around the park. There are concerts in the park in the summer, usually on Wednesday nights but check with New Britain Parks & Rec. I seem to recall a summer when the concerts were on Monday nights. Walnut Hill Park also has a Veterans Memorial, baseball fields, tennis courts, & a paved road that goes all the way around. They did tear up the play scape but I believe they are putting in a better one. There is plenty of parking too.

An
Review №27

Nice weekly concerts close to the car

Ne
Review №28

Very spacious park for families to enjoy a picnic or just to enjoy a band at the wonderful ampitheatre. Bring chairs or a blanket, some food and refreshments.

Ar
Review №29

This park is relaxing good for do exercise and is yoi have events

Bi
Review №30

What a great place to go and relax, enjoy great views, and such a friendly atmosphere! This is my home away from home!

Fo
Review №31

I went there for a walk end up getting a pretty good work out using the obstacles, pull ups push up etc

Ma
Review №32

A Chorus line the musical show was AWESOME! ️

Ma
Review №33

Had a great time listening to music. With my family

Xh
Review №34

Loop is exactly a mile so its easy to track your progress. Tennis courts, playground, open field for a picnic.

An
Review №35

A fine place for walks, picnics, picture taking,concerts, fireworks and its tidy, peaceful and fun!

Th
Review №36

When I was a kid, at the top of these stairs, and just past the monument. I had some of the best times ever. Thanks Mom.

At
Review №37

One of my favorite parks to photograph weddings and engagements!

Rh
Review №38

Love walking around the park

Sh
Review №39

First time there, place is beautiful

Co
Review №40

We had a great time at this particular park !!Very nice!!

Bo
Review №41

I love this park. The great thing for pet owners like me. The city provides doggie waste bags. Although not everyone used them.But I do. And I always carry bags with me to clean up after my furbaby.

Pa
Review №42

Love the park

N
Review №43

This park is enormous! There are tennis courts, a kids playground, and an amphitheatre. Theres no parking lot that I know of, but there is plenty of street parking around the park. Theres also a paved walk/run/bike trail. If you live nearby, definitely check out this park.

Ma
Review №44

Excellent, clean & beautiful park for a picnic or just relaxing!!

Ge
Review №45

Nice & Relaxing

Tr
Review №46

Peaceful place to exercise and breathe in Oxygen!

Rh
Review №47

A beautfiul park with something for everyone.

Ma
Review №48

Great to walk around and relax

Ch
Review №49

Great paths to follow on your bike or just walk.

Ap
Review №50

Walnut Hill Park is my puppys most favorite place in the whole wide world!

Ra
Review №51

The rose garden, art installations, and World War I monument are really nice and worth seeing, but there arent enough trees or walking paths.

Mi
Review №52

Great place to go and relax.

Am
Review №53

Nice place to walk

2E
Review №54

Went here for the main street fair, was so much fun! Everything was basically free, not too crowded. Definitely coming next year!

Ro
Review №55

Its a park. Vast area. Clean. Great place for dog walks.

Ji
Review №56

Great place to jog or relax. Concerts in the summer are great

Ab
Review №57

Always Fond Of Getting That Extra Energy Out With All The Amazing Exercise Contraptions And A Safe Path To Jog On Right Next To A Hospital One Of My Favorite To Go To, Also They Have Town Concert Event Every So Often

Ar
Review №58

Beautiful rose garden up top. Well maintained. Safe. Clean. Only thing is I wish they did more concerts at the shell where people could meet n greet over good listening

Sh
Review №59

Beautiful park observing the brilliant display of lovely flowers. Nice to sit on a bench in the shade of healthy trees on a summer day and have a light lunch. Safe and very clean park.

Ke
Review №60

Good place to go with family and other members

vi
Review №61

I love Walnut Hill.i use to go when I walked around the park for exercise. Really nice and peaceful. I still go but now I just park and read my book just relax.

Ry
Review №62

Cool spot to enjoy the day.

An
Review №63

Theres not much to say about this park due to the fact that its just a park.Its kept clean and music concerts in The Shell are a great thing.Stop by any might for different types of music. Events are listed in The New Britain Herald.

Ca
Review №64

Very nice park. We were there for a 5k. And will go back

Bu
Review №65

Designed by the same guy the did new yorks central park. you can feel the history. huge WWI memorial and a great 1 mile walk/run/bike loop.

Da
Review №66

Not a lot of people doing the 6-feet distancing

Th
Review №67

Nice place to go

Lo
Review №68

Love it. Beautiful and clean. Also a great place for Pokemon Go if youre into that sorta thing!

Ma
Review №69

Nice place to walk

Ai
Review №70

Loop around park is almost exactly a mile so its great to run around. Excercise machines are fun and entertaining. Good for sledding. Tennis courts are good for playing tennis! Playscapes have lots of kids that are loud and annoying but look fun. Cool place. Ill go there again soon.

Lo
Review №71

Nice park. Its a little hilly. But its so nice and calm.

Ro
Review №72

A beautiful maintained city park with a mile paved track, concerts, with baseball, soccer, tennis courts and kids playground. There is a Rose Garden at the top of the park.

Lo
Review №73

Jus LOVE it there

Da
Review №74

Peaceful views. Would like to see benches in the shade. They are all out in the sun.

Pe
Review №75

NB Parks and Recreation do a great job maintaining Walnut Hill Park. The Summer concerts bring talented performers. The bandshell is a relaxing venue for the concerts.

Ch
Review №76

Attended an event today in the park and the town helped was wonderful. Their names were Michael and Jose. Great job.

X
Review №77

Been going hee since a child. Nice simple park.

Da
Review №78

Peaceful nice view nice place to use its considered the highest point in New Britain

Pa
Review №79

Fantastic park filled with: Baseball fields, tennis courts, kickball, large open fields, 1m total walking distance in a circle, the shell that hosts musical performances and events from time to time, along with easy access to the top of the park and the gardens.While theres no functional toilets, there are porta-potties. Theres also some scattered water fountains.

Ed
Review №80

Great safe park to take your children and take a relaxing lap around the park.

ma
Review №81

This was the place Id go as a kid. Still love it. Great times.

Sh
Review №82

Great park if you live near by. If youre driving more than 10-15 minutes I would recommend spending the day at Wickham Park in Manchester instead.

Sa
Review №83

Great park! Secluded and nice to take a short walk. When the roses are out its super pretty!

It
Review №84

Great place to take a walk or even just sit and relax its very calming to hear the birds and even had a butterfly garden I highly recommend checking out

An
Review №85

One of the most beautiful parks in the area. The gazebo should be repainted. The color is horrible!!

Al
Review №86

Great for family and friends..tennis courtPet friendly..has playground for kidsCouple of baseball fields not that big..little workout stations also

Ma
Review №87

Nice park for walking alone or with a friend/family. Plenty of open space, sidewalks and interesting things to see.

My
Review №88

Good spot to go for a walk

Ch
Review №89

The greatest park that is always open. Thank You New Britain! Also great for bike racing!

Sa
Review №90

Always very well kept. Beautiful rose garden and great walking path!

Ja
Review №91

Its a nice and quiet place to relax..I normally buy lunch and go there to eat on the benches during the summer time..

La
Review №92

Beautiful park ...dog friendly. .. great weather today

fr
Review №93

Well maintained and awesome playscape. It also has fitness stations around the walk

Ji
Review №94

Great park. No source of water so no mosquitoes during the summer.

Sa
Review №95

Did a photo shoot here. Great views. Parking is a little awkward but plenty available.

Sa
Review №96

Always loved this park. Good place to walk and exercise. Its by the hospital, conveniently open til 11 pm.

Ch
Review №97

I moved here from Boston to be near this park. The landscape designer is same as NYC Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted. I live two blocks away, and its like living on Madison Avenue for pennies on the dollar. Its flowing and beautiful with great vistas, many entrances, plenty of parking, and is well mowed.After I recently visited Elizabeth Park in Hartford/West Hartford border, I was that much more impressed with Walnut Hill Park. The fabulous American Art museum right on the park, the clear views of over 30 unique historic homes, the way the parking is congregated into lots in three locations, leaves a lot of the loop free from traffic and looking at parked cars.Walnut Hill Park maximizes utility with beauty. Theres a lovely flat grade 1 mile circuit, and a hill up to a lovely rose garden with a grass path AND a paved path, missing from Elizabeth.It needs a few more paths, such as a second one down from the Rose Garden on the park side, and one on the east side of the rose garden, but its unique hourglass shape is marvelous.

le
Review №98

My family place. This is only one place that makes New britain special.

Lu
Review №99

Wonderful and peaceful place to play tennis, walk or run. Families with children are glad to come and enjoy the new playground.

Ga
Review №100

One of the best parks in greater Hartford to take a nice walk in and burn some calories

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  • Address:184 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06052, United States
  • Site:http://friendsoftherosegarden.org/
  • Phone:+1 860-826-3360
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:5:45am–9:45pm
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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