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Hart Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 611 Google reviews · Running trail in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Hart 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.

Riverside park with activities such as seasonal curling & football, soccer & tennis facilities.

What runners say about Hart Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (611 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It looks to be a park that is kept clean and maintained Looks to be open and welcoming to anyone.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

An outstanding track which is a soft red colour. It is much cooler to run instead of black.. which absorbs the heat. The whole athletic venue has just been updated with a new, natural plush football/soccer field. Adjoining the field are 10, very well maintained tennis courts. Enjoy...

★★★★★ — Thomas , Sep 2020

Great park, pretty much fun for the whole family. Biking, skating, hiking and great playgrounds for the kids (see pics). Very nice, don't follow google directions as it will take u to the Aurora center, also the playground areas are across the street from the skating and green areas but you will find them.

★★★★☆ — Manu , Apr 2017

Nice friendly park. Was in an open area on a nice hot day, where there was so shade. But I liked it. Was playing volleyball with some newly met friends. It looks to be a park that is kept clean and maintained Looks to be open and welcoming to anyone.

★★★★★ — Dewayne , Oct 2025

Great artificial turf field, however it states you need a permit to go onto the field. Nobody there has a permit and we didn't get yelled at by anyone, so I think it's more just a protocol thing! We tossed the football and frisbee around for a couple of hours on Thanksgiving weekend and it was a lot of fun!!

★★★★☆ — Caleb , Jan 2018

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Plan your run at Hart Park

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.
  • Websitewauwatosa.net
  • Phone+1 414-471-8420

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 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 Hart Park

7300 W Chestnut St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

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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.