Riverside Park
Riverside Park Road, Hartford
Home of The Greater Hartford Jaycees Community Boathouse

Just north of downtown, Riverside Park is a century-old restored Hartford park with something for everyone: boat launch, docking, volleyball, picnicking and playgrounds, plus our challenge course, mountain bike and nature trails, fishing, and athletic fields.
This park is also home to the Greater Hartford Jaycees Community Boathouse, the Victorian special events facility that supports our community rowing program and offers space for private parties.
Come see the sculpture and artwork, or plan a day of fun - whatever your pleasure, you’re sure to find it at Riverside Park.
PARK AMENITIES
| Riverside Park offers: | |
| Boat Launch | Football field |
| Private event facilities | Cricket field |
| Free onsite parking | Mountain bike / nature trails |
| Children’s playground | Adventure challenge course |
| Picnic tables | Paved & lighted walkways |
| Charcoal grills | Drinking fountain |
| Volleyball | Fishing access |
| Rowing facility | Public bathroom / port-o-lets |
| Sculptures / public art | |
To see our boat docking policy, click here.

WALKS & TRAILS
RIVERWALK NORTH - Riverside Park to Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford
1.6 mile loop. Approximate walking time: 30 minutes
Starting at the Greater Hartford Jaycees Community Boathouse, walk south past the boatramp towards the historic stone arched Bulkeley Bridge. Pass under the Bulkeley Bridge and through Riverwalk Downtown and then climb the terrace stairs to Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. To return to the Riverside Park, simply reverse the directions. The walkway is paved and lighted its entire length.
The Mountain Bike Trail at Riverside Park, Hartford
Riverside Park is the home to over 8 miles of single and double track mountain bike trails. There are two trailheads directly north of the Greater Hartford Jaycees Boathouse along the river’s edge. Designed and built by inner-city youths, the trails have been used by several regional and national mountain bike sporting events brought to Riverside Park. The trails are available to the general public seven days a week from dawn to dusk.
PARK RULES & REGULATIONS - For park rules and regulations, click here. Please note: Due to liability and legal restrictions, no outside alcoholic beverages of any kind may be brought into the Riverfront Parks by any party. Riverfront Recapture is the only licensed authority to sell and serve liquor for consumption in the Riverfront Parks.
RESERVE THE PARK - To hold your private event, picnic, family reunion, wedding ceremony, etc. in our park, click here.
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