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Carriage Hills Estates Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · Running trail in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Carriage Hills Estates 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.
Lake-dotted green space featuring kids' play areas and basketball and volleyball courts.
What runners say about Carriage Hills Estates Park
“Huge open grassy fields that are well maintained, clean playground and basketball court, fantastic pond nearby.”
“Plenty of open space, beautiful winter scenery, and a peaceful atmosphere make it a great family outing after fresh snowfall.”
“There’s plenty to keep kids of all ages busy here for quite a while.”
A peaceful place which is perfect for walks, meditation and bike rides at any time (November 29, after sunset is pictured )
Carriage Hill Estate Park in Sun Prairie is an awesome place for snow sledding. The hills are for kids but still fun enough for adults. Plenty of open space, beautiful winter scenery, and a peaceful atmosphere make it a great family outing after fresh snowfall.
Definitely one of the higher grade parks in Sun Prairie, complete with off street parking lot, multiple playground sets, basketball and volleyball courts, ponds, walking trail, shelter with restrooms open May through October and more. There’s plenty to keep kids of all ages busy here for quite a while.
Great path around the lake with many feeder paths. Nice newer playground equipment. Terrific sled hill. Nice shelter. And for those that want to sit and look at the pond. Many seats along path.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of playground equipment, nice bike path, a pond with a bridge, bathrooms, volley ball soccer field, baseball, sledding hill, benches everywhere.”
“Lots of playground equipment, nice bike path, a pond with a bridge, bathrooms, volley ball soccer field, baseball, sledding hill, benches everywhere.”
“Parking was easy and the area felt safe and well-maintained.”
“Plenty of open space, beautiful winter scenery, and a peaceful atmosphere make it a great family outing after fresh snowfall.”
Plan your run at Carriage Hills Estates 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
- Websitecityofsunprairie.com
- Phone+1 608-837-3050
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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