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Abendschein Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 476 Google reviews · Running trail in Oak Creek, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Abendschein Community Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

MixedDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

Local park featuring a playground, baseball field, disc-golf course, wooded trails & skate facility.

What runners say about Abendschein Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (476 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“What a great inexpensive way to spend time with the family, get great exercise, enjoy a beautiful day in beautiful surroundings!”

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL park! Lots of Disc fold happening, great ball diamond, excellent trails for runs, walks, bike rides and dog walks. Also Great for the kids! Nestled amidst the tranquility of the Root River Parkway adjacent to the Oak Leaf Trail.....

★★★★★ — Heather , Jun 2021

Disc golf course is nice, great to walk your dog!!! N its close to my house!!!

★★★★☆ — Chris , Oct 2021

I go there to hike with my dog Loki. He has severe anxiety, and he will not take walks around my neighborhood. He will go numb. 1 in the yard, but it's rare for him to go numb. 2. I have to take him to the dog park or the regular park at minimum once daily for him to do his business.

★★★★★ — Daniela , Jan 2025

A super cool place to go disc golfing there's even a good cutoff between the short and long holes so you can do a quick game if you want. Also there's a path that goes around the whole park that's good for walking or riding bikes and I'm pretty sure its dog friendly here. Have fun! :-D

★★★★★ — Coy , Apr 2019

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 8 mentions

“Also there's a path that goes around the whole park that's good for walking or riding bikes and I'm pretty sure its dog friendly here.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Great Park, painted parking lot there and stalls, looks like a great place, can't wait to see it when it's finished”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“Nestled amidst the tranquility of the Root River Parkway adjacent to the Oak Leaf Trail.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“When you look up the skate park it shows and metal ramp skate park and a concrete park.”

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Plan your run at Abendschein Community Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteoakcreekwi.org
  • Phone+1 414-766-7920

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Abendschein Community Park

1311 E Drexel Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.