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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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Entrance to Riverside Park and the Boathouse from Liebert Road East and West Bound

From North of Hartford, take I-91 South to Exit 33, Jennings Rd. At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Jennings Rd and then take your first right onto Liebert Rd. The park entrance is on your left.

From South of Hartford, take I-91 North to Exit 33, Jennings Rd. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Jennings Rd and then take your first right onto Liebert Rd. The park entrance is on your left.

From East of Hartford, take I-84 West to Exit 51, I-91 North and then take Exit 33, Jennings Rd. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Jennings Rd and then take your first right onto Liebert Rd. The park entrance is on your left.

From West of Hartford, take I-84 East to Exit 51, I-91 North and then take Exit 33, Jennings Rd. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Jennings Rd and then take your first right onto Liebert Rd. The park entrance is on your left.

Parking

Free public parking is available within the park. Designated parking is available for functions held at the Greater Hartford Jaycees Community Boathouse (located in Riverside Park).