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Arrowhead Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 119 Google reviews · Running trail in Appleton, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Arrowhead 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.

BoardwalkDog-friendlyStroller / ADAHilly

Basketball, tennis and volleyball courts at a spacious playground, featuring a boardwalk and a sledding hill.

What runners say about Arrowhead Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (119 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Well maintained with good playground, basketball court, sand volleyball court, tennis courts and pavillion.”

A really excellent park with a fantastic playground, tennis court, and walking trail. Be warned, the playground is not for little tots. Recommended age is 5 and up. My 2 year old had a blast, however he's been to plenty of playgrounds in the past.

★★★★★ — Nicky , Apr 2021

Basketball court, tennis court, sand volleyball, a place for baseball with a metal backstop (no bases), and another large field with ice hockey in the winter. This park also has a sledding hill and a nice pavilion with a soda vending machine.

★★★★★ — Drew , May 2018

Appleton Wisconsin is home to so many different parks and many of which are hidden from the main roads. This being one of them. They've got tennis courts, a basketball court, a newly renovated playground, and a pavilion with plenty of tables for grad parties or get togethers.

★★★★★ — Brett , Jul 2023

Great park. Well maintained with good playground, basketball court, sand volleyball court, tennis courts and pavillion. Also has a boardwalk trail that connects the neighborhood to others.

★★★★★ — Rachel , Jul 2018

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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.

🪵 Boardwalk 6 mentions

“Currently under construction, so you can walk a little of the boardwalk, but seems like a decent little park !”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“This park also has a sledding hill and a nice pavilion with a soda vending machine.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“The trail is really nice, well lit and you can catch glimpses of deer and wild turkeys even while walking a dog.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Great playground for children with special need and boarded walk path that is stroller stroller friendly”

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Plan your run at Arrowhead Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Phone(920) 832-1581

Hours

Monday 7 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–11 PM
Thursday 7 AM–11 PM
Friday 7 AM–11 PM
Saturday 7 AM–11 PM
Sunday 7 AM–11 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 Arrowhead Park

5000 Aster Ln, Appleton, WI 54914

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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.