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Bukolt Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 507 Google reviews · Running trail in Stevens Point, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Bukolt 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.

ScenicStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Riverside park offering swimming & fishing areas, plus athletic fields, a playground & a skate park.

What runners say about Bukolt Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (507 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“It's a gorgeous day with temperatures in the mid 80's with a refreshing breeze coming off the water.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Calm, relaxing, peaceful.”

Beautiful sunset while we were walking there in the evening. Well maintained and clean

★★★★★ — Lori , May 2023

Very nice area. Great for a morning walk. Calm, relaxing, peaceful. A little heavy on the mosquitoes today, but still worth the walk. Many birds (including ducks and geese) and squirrels, and even saw a Bambi. Follow the path from Pfiffner Park, past Stevens Point Skate Park. You won't regret it.

★★★★★ — Nathan , May 2018

Great park that includes a good boatlanding, nice kids play ground, walking trail near the river and a huge skate board park. Fishing from the bank and piers is decent depending on time of year.

★★★★★ — Rabe , Nov 2022

Bike, hike, walk, run, jog, swim, kayak, fish, take out a boat, climb a tree...

★★★★★ — Alvin , Jul 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 507 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“It's a gorgeous day with temperatures in the mid 80's with a refreshing breeze coming off the water.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Calm, relaxing, peaceful.”

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🚻 Restrooms

“Accessible indoor facility with kitchen, area for dancing, another for dining, Restroom facilities.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“Accessible indoor facility with kitchen, area for dancing, another for dining, Restroom facilities.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Bukolt 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitestevenspoint.com
  • Phone+1 715-346-1531

Hours

Monday 6 am–11 pm
Tuesday 6 am–11 pm
Wednesday 6 am–11 pm
Thursday 6 am–11 pm
Friday 6 am–11 pm
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 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 Bukolt Park

100 Bukolt Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481

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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.