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Carter Woods Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 214 Google reviews · Running trail in Appleton, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Carter Woods 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.
Ample park offering a playground and sports fields including a baseball field for kids plus pickleball courts, slides and tennis courts.
What runners say about Carter Woods Park
Nice little park with a nature trail, bathrooms, next to a baseball field. On a good day you might see Deer, Turkey, Falcons, Hawks, Plenty of other Birds & Squirrels.
A gem in the middle of the city. So I got some McDonald's lunch and needed someplace quick to park and eat (my dog was with me). I pulled into the Carter Woods parking lot off Lilac, and within 5 min, 3 deer (a momma and her 2 fawns) and a family of turkey (another momma and maybe 5 or 6 of the babies) came out of the…
Nice park. Has a playground, several sports fields, a Pavillion, and a nature trail through the ample woods for strolling or dog walking. A gem close to College Avenue and shopping. A real bonus when we bring our pooch to town.
Big park with baseball diamonds and cricket/tennis courts. There is a trail that goes through the woods in the back of the park. Friendly area.
Trail conditions & character
“Has a playground, several sports fields, a Pavillion, and a nature trail through the ample woods for strolling or dog walking.”
“Pickleball courts, baseball diamond, parking, picnic shelter as well as a playground with tables right next to it.”
“There were picnic tables by trees and under an overhead roof which had very nice bathrooms.”
Plan your run at Carter Woods 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegrandchute.net
- Phone(920) 832-1573
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–10 PM |
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