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Cradle Hill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Running trail in DeForest, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cradle Hill 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.
Relaxed neighborhood recreation spot with basketball courts and a playground featuring slides and swings.
What runners say about Cradle Hill Park
“There are ramadas for the parents to hang out in the shade while their little people squeal and giggle getting wet on a hot summer day.”
Park is nicely laid out with separate play structures for different age groups and plenty of space for kids to spread out. The park includes a playground, grassy area, basketball court, and splash pad, in addition to a nicely paved walking/bike path.
Fun playground with several areas of play and a scavenger hunt game. Two nice shelters in different areas as well as other covered picnic tables. All this and the newer splash pad and bathrooms make this park super nice.
Trail conditions & character
“It has family bathrooms, a splash park and some really nice playground equipment.”
“The parking lot is a short distance from the playground area, but is directly adjacent to the splash pad which is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.”
“There are ramadas for the parents to hang out in the shade while their little people squeal and giggle getting wet on a hot summer day.”
Plan your run at Cradle Hill 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitewindsorwi.gov
- Phone+1 608-846-6751
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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