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Brandt-Quirk Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 372 Google reviews · Running trail in Watertown, Wisconsin · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Brandt-Quirk 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.
Grassy park with a soccer field, softball/baseball diamond & tennis courts, plus walking trails.
What runners say about Brandt-Quirk Park
“This baseball/softball/soccer complex and park is very well maintained and groomed, providing a sprawling space for outdoor activities for both participants and spectators.”
“Technically the people who let their dogs off leash ALL the time every day ruin the experience of a beautiful area and a nice walk with our dog.”
“The playground had a huge sun shade to shield sun, rain, and foul balls!”
“They also have great basketball diamonds, tennis courts, and even a dog walking trail.”
The park is truly one of a kind. The baseball fields, bathrooms, concession stand, and playground, are well kept and best yet... handicap accessible. We also enjoy the sunset views and the Storybook trail on the far West end of the park. (the library changes out books to read as you hike) enjoyable for all ages!
Technically the people who let their dogs off leash ALL the time every day ruin the experience of a beautiful area and a nice walk with our dog. There are even provided poop bags next the the signs with the rules on them. Soon the city won't let dogs in ANY park in town.
We go and watch our grandson play soccer on the weekends. The fields are always in great shape and well maintained. There is usually enough parking for all of the different teams and their families. They also have great basketball diamonds, tennis courts, and even a dog walking trail.
Really nice big park. In the lower part you will find multiple soccer fields and tennis courts. There is a frisbee golf course here also. In the back part of the park there are several baseball diamonds, a playground for kids and a walking path.
Trail conditions & character
“Technically the people who let their dogs off leash ALL the time every day ruin the experience of a beautiful area and a nice walk with our dog.”
“There are many fields, concessions, restrooms and walking paths along the massive amount of land that this park offers.”
“Technically the people who let their dogs off leash ALL the time every day ruin the experience of a beautiful area and a nice walk with our dog.”
“There are nice long trails in a beautiful wooded area that are well maintained by the city.”
“There is usually enough parking for all of the different teams and their families.”
“We came to watch the Christmas train , and they had it fenced off nicely and lit up plus a shuttle bus”
“Bathrooms and concessions (when they are open) is accessible.”
Plan your run at Brandt-Quirk Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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