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Hiking & Walking

Glastonbury has an abundance of walking and hiking trails in the numerous parks and open spaces. Additionally, Gay City State Park and the Shenipsit Trail pass through portions of Glastonbury for recreational use.

Please see the table below for a full list of Town facilities that provide local hiking/walking trails, (click the site name or photo for more details and amenities), or use the web application.

To learn more about the benefits of walking, advice on how to start a walking program, and walking locations around town, click click here to access the "Glastonbury Takes a Walk for Health" brochure. (Developed by the Glastonbury Health Department.)

Walking/Hiking Trail Application - "FunFinder"

Glastonbury offers a website application, FunFinder, that allows community members to view hiking/walking trails on their PC, tablets, and smartphones. The platform includes trail facts, downloadable maps, the ability to create your own trail map or elevation profile, and a “find my location” tool to use when you’re out on a trail. Additionally, any parcels that are part of the Town's Poetry in the Parks program, or Parks Passport program, will be denoted as such. (Simply click on the parcel of interest and the program logo will appear in the pop-up information box if the parcel is part of either/both programs).

To learn more or access the web application, visit:

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/c73a2829c4864e5e8909488c43d072d9/

 

Hiking/Walking Trails

  • J.B. Williams Park

    JB Pavilion
    1. Address:789 Neipsic Road
      Glastonbury, CT 06033
    Amenities:
    1. Access to Woodlands
    2. Covered Pavilion
    3. Cross Country Skiing
    4. Hiking / Walking Trail
    5. Ice Skating
    6. Natural Area
    7. Open Space
    8. Parking
    9. Pavilion
    10. Picnic Area(s)
    11. Playground
    12. Public Bathrooms
    13. Rental Facility
    14. Scenic Views
    Categories:
    1. Event Venues
    2. Hiking/Walking Trails
    3. Ice Skating
    4. Parks
    5. Parks and Recreation

J.B. Williams trailJ.B. Williams Park, located on Neipsic Road, encompasses 161.9 acres of woodlands. Facilities include hiking trails, a softball field, pavilion, pond and children's playground. The 40'x40' park pavilion is available for rental and includes a kitchen with an upright refrigerator, pot sink, serving center and stove. Handicapped accessible restrooms are available for both men and women when pavilion reservations are made. The lower pond is a popular location for ice skating in the winter.

CLICK HERE to view the J.B. Williams Park Trail Map.

Click here for the Cross Country Course Map.

Reservations for Private Parties

Reservations are accepted in-person or by phone beginning the first business day of the calendar year, and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Please call (860) 652-7679 or e-mail recreation@glastonbury-ct.gov for date availability BEFORE completing paperwork. Paperwork must be completed and full payment made within 5 business days of making the reservation. Event dates and times are confirmed only after payment is received. 

Visit our reservation page to learn more about booking J.B. Williams Park for your private event.

Directions

Route 2 East to Exit 7. Take a left at the end of the exit ramp. Go about 1 ½ miles and the park will be on your left.

Route 2 West to Exit 10. At the end of the exit ramp take a right onto Manchester Road. Follow Manchester Road for about 2 miles until a stop sign at the intersection of Manchester Road and Neipsic Road. Take a left onto Neipsic Road (Neipsic Road will come to a stop, take a left to continue on Neipsic Road). Continue on Neipsic Road for approximately 1 ½ - 2 miles and the park will be on your right.

Click on the following link to get directions using Google Maps: Williams Park

J.B. Williams Field J.B. Williams Pond
 J.B. Williams Playscape J.B. Williams Skate
JB Pavilion
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