New Hartford: Historic Churches, Parks, and Trails

The attractions range from historic churches and a Historical Society walking tour to parks, trails, and a seasonal market. The parks and trails offer a variety of activities: walking paths, pickleball, a splash pad, a hiking trail, and a fishing pier. You can plan your stay around the activities that interest you most.

Churches and Local History

New Hartford Presbyterian Church is located at 45 Genesee Street; it was founded on August 27, 1791. St. Stephen’s Church is located at 22–27 Oxford Road, has been listed in the National and State Registers of Historic Places since 1996, and is privately owned. One church is distinguished by its founding date, the other by its historic register listing and private ownership.

The New Hartford Historical Society offers a walking tour that starts at the Society’s headquarters at 2 Paris Road and visits historic sites. If you’d like to combine local history with a walk, you can include this tour in your plans. The tour leads from its starting point to the historic sites; the church information provides additional points of interest in the area’s history.

Trails and Outdoor Activities

Sherrillbrook Park in New Hartford has walking paths. A 2024 Town recreation newsletter lists six pickleball courts at the park. Since court availability and rules may change, check the current conditions before your visit. This gives you two different activities to consider at Sherrillbrook: walking and pickleball, with the number of courts based on the 2024 information.

The Philip A. Rayhill Memorial Trail is four miles long, paved, and accessible; it runs parallel to the new Judd Road Connector. Check the current trail conditions before your visit. The New Hartford and Whitestown Rail Trail offers a different point of reference: its starting point is at a parking lot on New Hartford Street in the Town of New Hartford. The trail connects State Routes 5, 8, and 12 in the Town of New Hartford and Whitestown. As you plan which trail to take, the Philip A. Rayhill Memorial Trail has a stated length and surface, while the rail trail is described by its starting point and road connections.

Parks in Chadwicks and Washington Mills

In the hamlet of Chadwicks, Donovan Memorial Park has a splash pad. Washington Mills Athletic Park is in the hamlet of Washington Mills and has a hiking trail and a 60-foot accessible fishing pier. Before your visit, check the current condition of the hiking trail as well as the condition and accessibility of the pier. The location details distinguish the two parks: the splash pad is in Chadwicks, while the hiking trail and fishing pier are in Washington Mills.

Seasonal Market

The Farmers Market is held at the Village Green in New Hartford and is seasonal. Plan for it as a seasonal activity and check the current dates before your visit.

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