The Mianus River Park and State Park is an urban park containing over 12 miles of trails. The park includes a variety of paths and is well know for its flora and fauna. The Nature Trail (green) is 2.6 miles long with 13 points of interest marked with green letters. Visit the Nature Trail for a description of each point. The Yellow Trail is a 4.5 mile loop covering most of the park. Many smaller trails intersect and connect.
Mianus River Park spans two municipalities and consists of three contiguous properties:
The Friends of Mianus River Park is a volunteer organization whose goal is to sustain and protect the Mianus River Park. Visit their website for the latest news, events, and a fascinating history of the property.
Friends of Mianus Park Trail Map
The park is open from sunrise to sunset.
Parking is extremely limited. Only park in designated parking spots.
PROHIBITED: camping, fires. hunting, motorized vehicles, removing plant materials
PROHIBITED: biking in Greenwich side of park
Mianus River Park has an accessible fishing platform that can be reached from the parking area.
Fish only with valid license, comply with all posted catch and release laws, follow Connecticut fishing rules.
Parking is very limited. Park only in marked spaces as police will ticket and tow illegally parked vehicles in the park and on nearby streets.
There are two parking areas - one in Stamford and one in Greenwich.
The Stamford parking area is at 71 Merriebrook Lane. From the junction of Route 15 (Merritt Parkway, Exit 33), proceed to Westover Road. After approximately 2 miles, turn right onto Merribrook Lane. In approximately 0.2 miles, find small parking areas on either side of the road.
The Greenwich parking area is at 450 Cognewaugh Road, Greenwich.
From the east, take exit 33 off Route 15 (Merritt Parkway). Continue on to Den Road for 0.2 miles. Turn left on Bengall Road for 0.2 miles and then right onto Riverbank Road for 0.3 miles. Trun left onto June Road for 0.2 miles and then left onto Guinea Road for 1.1 miles. Turn left onto Stanwich Road for 0.5 miles. The parking area is on the left.
From the west, take exit 31 off Route 15 (Merritt Parkway). Turn left onto North Street for 1.4 miles. Turn left to Dingletown Road for 1.3 Miles. Turn left onto Stanwich Road for 0.8 miles. The parking lot will be on the left.
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