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Hanson Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 192 Google reviews · Running trail in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hanson 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.
Paved pathways for walkers, joggers and cyclists, plus a playground.
What runners say about Hanson Park
“If you like biking, Wisconsin Rapids has a very beautiful paved Trail going along the west side of the river.”
If you like biking, Wisconsin Rapids has a very beautiful paved Trail going along the west side of the river.
I love the access points and walking paths. Great place to relax and enjoy nature.
A well fearful place to visit alone, for a romantic walk, or with friends or family. This park keeps getting better. There's the natural beauty of the river, the trees and grass, also some well-chosen flower beds and shrubs.
Always love going here whether it's to fish, take a walk, or visit the Firemans Memorial building. Have spent many many hours here day and night ever since I was shown the area. Can get snagged a bit when fishing, especially by the boat dock, but you learn what areas to avoid, and how to reel in after a while.
Trail conditions & character
“If you like biking, Wisconsin Rapids has a very beautiful paved Trail going along the west side of the river.”
“If you like biking, Wisconsin Rapids has a very beautiful paved Trail going along the west side of the river.”
Plan your run at Hanson 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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 |
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