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Fowler Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 654 Google reviews · Running trail in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Fowler Lake 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.

BoardwalkScenicRestrooms

Community park on the banks of Fowler Lake featuring a basketball court, picnic areas & fishing.

What runners say about Fowler Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (654 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Beatiful park, clean play grounds, friendly passer-byes, at the right times the sound of church bells playing fill the air.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“A beautiful park on Fowler Lake, a nice pavilion with restrooms, picnic tables, as well as the local Girl Scouts and Boy Scout meeting buildings.”

A great place to take your Family. Playground is very nice for your kids, they have an area where you can shoot hoops or play tennis. Plan a picnic, go fishing or relax by the lake. Town is near by so you can walk or ride your bike too. Beautiful area.

★★★★★ — Karen , May 2019

A boardwalk located on Fowler lake is beautiful stroll in Oconomowoc. Located near many of the restaurants and bars. There is a place for fishing and chairs if just want to relax

★★★★☆ — Michael , Jul 2022

Fowler Lake Park has a nice playground for big kids and a smaller one for the little kids. It has a pier you can walk out onto and go fishing or fish along the shoreline. They have covered area with picnic tables.

★★★★★ — Kevin , Jul 2024

Lake front, play equipment, a dock with unpaved (but cleared) walking trails. The entrance was a nightmare due to construction but unrelated to the area. Woodfire grills built into the picnic area. Crystal clear water is a plus!

★★★★★ — Carrie , Aug 2025

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“A beautiful park on Fowler Lake, a nice pavilion with restrooms, picnic tables, as well as the local Girl Scouts and Boy Scout meeting buildings.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“A beautiful park on Fowler Lake, a nice pavilion with restrooms, picnic tables, as well as the local Girl Scouts and Boy Scout meeting buildings.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“A boardwalk located on Fowler lake is beautiful stroll in Oconomowoc.”

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Plan your run at Fowler Lake Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 Fowler Lake Park

438 N Oakwood Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

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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.