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Hansen Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Hansen 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.

Dog-friendly

Park with a public restroom and a golf course.

What runners say about Hansen Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (76 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“I'm not a golfer, but the golf course seems to be well maintained.”

I run in the area. It's another fine example of our wonderful county park system. I'm not a golfer, but the golf course seems to be well maintained.

★★★★★ — Stan , Nov 2023

We really enjoy the trail there when it's not too hot out! The highlight of that day was to see A Doe and her tiny little fawn.😊

★★★★★ — Kristen , Jun 2019

Nice area for a quick walk around the retention pond. Path also extends to County Park on other side of Swan Blvd.

★★★★☆ — Lore , Jul 2020

Walked the 2 mile path around the ponds. Beautiful flowers, lots of birds.

★★★★★ — Andrea , Aug 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 76 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Great golf course and a pleasant place for a run or walk your dogs.”

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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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecounty.milwaukee.gov
  • Phone+1 414-476-4510

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 Hansen Park

9800 Underwood Pkwy, Wauwatosa, WI 53226

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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.