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Brown Deer Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 501 Google reviews · Running trail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brown Deer 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.
Expansive green space features a golf course, boathouse, soccer & softball fields & a sledding hill.
What runners say about Brown Deer Park
“No glitter and confetti (hard to clean), otherwise, bring your decoration as you like it.”
“Beautiful park nestled between Brown Deer, Glendale and Milwaukee.”
Summer came early this year. The park is green. The golf course looks great. The fish are running!
Beautiful park nestled between Brown Deer, Glendale and Milwaukee. Lots of open space, great for playing fetch with your dog, throwing a frisbee or flying a kite. There are even some trails to hike on through the woods offering up some stunning views.
Really coming together. Cool paths. Even thru the disc golf course. Golf course is well kept. The new roads and walking sidewalk are great. Just need lights among those walking paths for when the dark comes early for those with dogs or kids
I've enjoyed this park since moving nearby in '79. Pretty much grew up there. Fun trails for the kids, cross country skiing, baseball fields. And NOW they allow dogs, which my dog likes. Oh and Disc golf too!
Trail conditions & character
“Spacious indoors overlooking the pond and amazing scenery of the Brown Deer park.”
“Just need lights among those walking paths for when the dark comes early for those with dogs or kids”
“We were at area #3, and we were really close to the playground and the restroom.”
“Just need lights among those walking paths for when the dark comes early for those with dogs or kids”
Plan your run at Brown Deer 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecounty.milwaukee.gov
- Phone+1 414-352-7502
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 |
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