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Briarcrest Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Janesville, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Briarcrest 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.
What runners say about Briarcrest Park
“Clean, peaceful, shady with large trees and access to trails.”
“Lots of nice trees to cast shade, plenty of things for the kids to do.”
Cute little park located in northeast Janesville tucked between a nice neighborhood and behind the Home Depot/Movies 16. Large field space to run around in, plenty of swings, and slides.
Quiet, open space park. Limited kids playground. Great spot to let the kids run around or have a blanket picnic.
Lots of nice trees to cast shade, plenty of things for the kids to do. Has a ball diamond.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of nice trees to cast shade, plenty of things for the kids to do.”
“Also right along a section of the Ice Age Trail so if you're ever walking or biking along with your kids its a great little rest stop (no bathrooms though!”
Plan your run at Briarcrest Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitejanesvillewi.gov
- Phone(608) 755-3030
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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