Few parks or trails are on the map in Old Greenwich
The biggest trail networks: Greenwich Point Park (2.5 mi). 17% of Old Greenwich’s land is conserved, about 217 acres. 191 acres are parks and preserves, 28 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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The longest trail network is Greenwich Point Park, with 2.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Edward Schongalla Nature Preserve
Laddin's Rock Sanctuary
All 7 parks & preserves
217 conserved acres
17% of Old Greenwich’s land. Water is left out: Old Greenwich has 2.0 square miles of land and 1.5 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Old Greenwich’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 8 of 13 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Point Park Local Park | Town or city | 154 | Open |
| Unknown Private Conservation | Not recorded | 20 | Unknown |
| Greenwich Civic Center Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 19 | Unknown |
| Binney Park Nature Trails Local Park | Town or city | 10 | Open |
| Rosa Hartman Park Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 3 | Unknown |
| Kensington Court Park Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Open |
| Great Island Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 1 | Unknown |
| Gisborne Place Park Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Open |
| Pelican Island Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 1 | Unknown |
| Brookside Park Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Open |
22 places to go in Old Greenwich
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Plus 4 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Plus 1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
14 picnic areas without a name on the map.
1 named trail and 1 lakes & rivers
0.7 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
The best walking months in Old Greenwich: April to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 40 | 42 | 49 | 61 | 70 | 79 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 54 | 45 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
February is the driest month (2.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.5 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Old Greenwich →
Old Greenwich and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Greenwich | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Riverside | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Greenwich | 13% | 1.0 | 15 | 81% | A− |
| Stamford | 11% | 0.8 | 11 | 87% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Old Greenwich
Where can I hike in Old Greenwich?
The longest trail networks: Greenwich Point Park, 2.5 miles; Binney Park, 0.4 miles; Edward Schongalla Nature Preserve, 0.3 miles; Laddin's Rock Sanctuary, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Old Greenwich’s trails?
Greenwich Point Park and Binney Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Old Greenwich?
0.7 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.7 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Old Greenwich?
13,263 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Old Greenwich or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 191 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Old Greenwich neighbors.
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →