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Derks Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 261 Google reviews · Running trail in Appleton, Wisconsin · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Derks 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.
Green space with an accessible playground & picnic pavilion, plus biking/walking trails & restrooms.
What runners say about Derks Park
“Nice combination of equipment that has been well maintained.”
“Good size field, playground with swings and unique sets of monkey bars, restrooms and picnic tables, a pavilion, and plenty of shade surrounding the park.”
Always a nice stop with the kids as your adulting. After a Target run and coffee grab it's a great place to all take a break. Hopefully when you read this post COVID will be a memory but it can be busy place.
Fun playground! My 11 year old son gave the playground a 4 out of 5 stars. He said he would like more modern equipment to climb. It is well kept. It is a good size. I saw the younger kids having a blast. There are benches and some tables on the perimeter. There is a cement circular path around the playground.
My boys had a lot of fun at this park. There was so much fun equipment for them to play on! I liked the sidewalk around the play equipment so I could walk while my boys played. The ground under the play equipment is like a rubber squishy ground! Super nice! I would like to have a cook out at this park!
One of our favorite parks in the area. There is a play set for toddlers as well as older kids. Things are spaced out nice so it isn't so crowded. One shaded area on the playground. Only 'downfall' the bathrooms are a little walk, kinda difficult for toddlers potty training. BUT this is not a deal breaker.
Trail conditions & character
“Good size field, playground with swings and unique sets of monkey bars, restrooms and picnic tables, a pavilion, and plenty of shade surrounding the park.”
“Good size field, playground with swings and unique sets of monkey bars, restrooms and picnic tables, a pavilion, and plenty of shade surrounding the park.”
Plan your run at Derks Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteappletonparkandrec.org
- Phone(920) 832-5905
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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