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Badger Prairie County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 387 Google reviews · Running trail in Verona, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Badger Prairie County 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.
City park boasting playing fields, multiuse trails & picnic areas, plus a playground.
What runners say about Badger Prairie County Park
“The facilities, including restrooms and picnic shelters, are clean and well-maintained, enhancing the overall experience.”
“This fenced, 9 acre Wisconsin wilderness play-land, is so beautiful and big that even after having visited several times, we still haven't even been to explore it all.”
“There's now an area with 2 picnic tables covered with a canopy.”
I love to bring my cat here to go for walks on the trails through the prairies. It is such a beautiful perserved prairie space. The prairie is filled with native wild flowers.
Whenever we're even remotely close to Badger Prairie Dog Park there's no way we would pass up the opportunity to take our dog to play. This fenced, 9 acre Wisconsin wilderness play-land, is so beautiful and big that even after having visited several times, we still haven't even been to explore it all.
Badger Prairie County Park is a fantastic destination for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike! Located in the heart of Verona, WI, this park offers a wide range of activities and amenities that make it a perfect spot for a day out.
Nice sized fenced in park for dogs to roam freely off leash. There's now an area with 2 picnic tables covered with a canopy. There's also a picnic table under a shady tree. Poop bags are available upon entrance at no cost and there are bens for disposal around the park.
Trail conditions & character
“There are general walking trails, mountain bike trails, a playground, soccer field and a massive dog park divided into two sections for large and small dogs.”
“This fenced, 9 acre Wisconsin wilderness play-land, is so beautiful and big that even after having visited several times, we still haven't even been to explore it all.”
“The trails are well-marked and offer a great mix of scenery, from wooded areas to open fields, catering to hikers, bikers, and runners of all skill levels.”
“The facilities, including restrooms and picnic shelters, are clean and well-maintained, enhancing the overall experience.”
“There's plenty of parking in the parking lot.”
“There's also a gravel path that goes around the park for both dogs and owners to get their daily walks in.”
Plan your run at Badger Prairie County 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitedanecountyparks.com
- Phone+1 608-224-3730
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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