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Gaska Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 172 Google reviews · Running trail in Rothschild, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Gaska 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.
Park offering baseball and volleyball, plus picnic shelters, and a playground.
What runners say about Gaska Park
“With a spacious, fenced-in dog area, scenic walking paths, a pavilion, playground, and baseball field—all shaded by mature trees—there's something here for everyone.”
“With a spacious, fenced-in dog area, scenic walking paths, a pavilion, playground, and baseball field—all shaded by mature trees—there's something here for everyone.”
This is a big park! There's a playground, shelter with picnic tables and grills, baseball diamond with dugouts, volleyball court, garbage and recycling bins, and restrooms. There are a decent amount of parking spots here.
A great place to walk, run, jog, or bike. Not usually too busy, which makes the walk all more enjoyable.
A beautiful local gem, filled with so much green, creeks, wildlife, and easily assessable trails. I was so happy to find such a close nature find.
Great trails accessible from the path along Volkman since the parking lot is torn up. Great find for a quick walk with my pup!
Trail conditions & character
“With a spacious, fenced-in dog area, scenic walking paths, a pavilion, playground, and baseball field—all shaded by mature trees—there's something here for everyone.”
“There is a year-round trail system with bridges that provide cross-country ski opportunities in the winter with a paved area for parking.”
“With a spacious, fenced-in dog area, scenic walking paths, a pavilion, playground, and baseball field—all shaded by mature trees—there's something here for everyone.”
“There's a playground, shelter with picnic tables and grills, baseball diamond with dugouts, volleyball court, garbage and recycling bins, and restrooms.”
“There is a year-round trail system with bridges that provide cross-country ski opportunities in the winter with a paved area for parking.”
“Great trails accessible from the path along Volkman since the parking lot is torn up.”
Plan your run at Gaska Park
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiterothschildwi.com
- Phone+1 715-359-3660
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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