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Colonial Park

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Racine, Wisconsin · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Colonial Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Colonial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (11 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great experience. I had just learned of this place about a month ago and if you have dogs you will love it. The dogs are not pinned in by a fence. They are allowed to walk the hiking trails with you. It is now my favorite place to go in Racine now.

★★★★★ — Joseph , May 2024

The trails are great!! And the location so close to a river/creek makes it an amazing, fun time.

★★★★★ — Kyle , Jun 2025

One of the best birding parks in the land. I love Colonial. Wonderful paths, tons of wildlife, and it's always very quiet.

★★★★★ — William , Jul 2024

This place is pretty nice to walk around in and throw rocks in the river.

★★★★★ — Bob , Jul 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 11 reviews →

Plan your run at Colonial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Colonial Park

W High St &, Maria St, Racine, WI 53404

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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 Something out of date?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.