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Doar Prairie Savana

4.5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Running trail in New Richmond, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Doar Prairie Savana'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.

PavedStroller / ADAQuiet

What runners say about Doar Prairie Savana

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (24 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“One reason I love this park is how quiet and rural it feels, despite being just outside town and surrounded by houses on a couple sides.”

Nice paved trails through a prairie, up high with a view over the town. Usually a quiet place to walk.

★★★★★ — Rosemary , May 2021

I like taking my kiddo here for walks. There are little info stands about local plants and animals scattered around and big stone slabs for sitting or climbing on. Fully paved paths and just a fun place to take a quick walk.

★★★★★ — Amanda , Apr 2024

This is one of my favorite local parks. It is small and has natural prairie flowers and grass, and paved walking paths. There also is now a walking path that starts at Nature Center Park and goes all the way to the Doar Prairie Savana.

★★★★★ — Sunshine , Oct 2021

Well maintained trails, savanna, and a view of the city. Great for walks and dogs.

★★★★☆ — Kiara , Feb 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 24 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“One reason I love this park is how quiet and rural it feels, despite being just outside town and surrounded by houses on a couple sides.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“It is small and has natural prairie flowers and grass, and paved walking paths.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“It's a very accessible park for using a walker or wheelchair, though there is one fairly steep hill.”

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Plan your run at Doar Prairie Savana

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Phone+1 715-243-0440

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Doar Prairie Savana

New Richmond, Wisconsin

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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.