Mystic River Park — Attraction in Stonington

The Mystic River Park is a gorgeous park and a must see attraction when visiting Mystic, Connecticut. The park is free and open to the public, and conveniently located alongside the Mystic River.

On a beautiful sunny day in September in 2024, and when celebrating my wife’s birthday in Mystic, Connecticut, I brought my wife, myself and our pet for a visit to the Mystic River Park and we very much enjoyed our visit there!!!

What my wife and I love about the park is that it’s perfect place to relax, take a stroll with your family or pets, and also its access to view the beauty of the Mystic River which can be easily seen along the park’s boardwalk.

My wife and I also enjoyed viewing the boats that were traveling up and down the river as well as seeing the upward and downward movements of the iconic Mystic River Bascule Bridge.

The Mystic River Park is also used for hosting concerts and musical performances, contains an ice cream and candy shop, and is closely located to Mystic’s shopping district and many other popular attractions.

When visiting Mystic, Connecticut, both my wife and I highly recommend that you take the time to visit and explore this outstanding...

Mystic River Park is a green space right on the Mystic River; it has lovely views of the Mystic Bascule Bridge. The dock is a nice spot to take a stroll on the boardwalk; there is a playground, benches, and an ice cream shop right nearby. It's also a short distance from the main downtown hub.

There are many events, festivals, and concerts hosted there. We saw people picnicing, relaxing, walking their pups, eating ice cream on a beautiful, hot Saturday. It's a great spot to watch the boats go by and see the drawbridge go up. There is a small parking lot but we parked on street because...

Thoroughly enjoyed Mystic River Park just southeast of the Bascule Bridge in the cozy village of Mystic, CT. Wonderful boardwalk, seating areas, watercraft viewing, people watching and summer concerts. A great place to explore the river and center of town from. Great shopping, restaurants, ice cream, coffee shops and historic buildings within walking distance. Check it out. You won't be...