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Heesakker Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 354 Google reviews · Running trail in Little Chute, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Heesakker 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.

MixedScenicStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Hiking trails feature at this community park with fishing, sport courts & winter ice skating.

What runners say about Heesakker Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (354 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Very nice place to walk, everything is pretty well maintained and theres a ton of cool things to see”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“Trails connect Heesakker to Island Park and Kaukauna with great views of the Fox River.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“The water front trail is a beautiful, and peaceful area.”

It’s a nice place to walk. Lots of tame wildlife in the park. They are doing construction in the park now on part of the trail. I didn’t get to go across the bridge, but I have in the past. It’s very user friendly and nice place to spend some time.

★★★★☆ — Matthew , Mar 2025

I love this park! I come here primarily to hike and walk the trails with my dog. Nice hiking trails in the woods for anyone in the Fox Cities area who wants to be in nature, but not drive far to get there. Some of the trails in the woods do have gravel, inclines, and stairs.

★★★★★ — Jenny , Oct 2024

Best part about this park is the location. Access to playground, large field, pavilion, hiking, and kayaking all close by. Trails connect Heesakker to Island Park and Kaukauna with great views of the Fox River.

★★★★★ — Kenneth , Apr 2023

This is such a nice park, tucked away by the river in Little Chute. There are many trails for biking and walking. On any given day you may be welcomed by some of the local deer, and you can get fairly close to see them.

★★★★★ — Craig , Jun 2019

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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 13 mentions

“Trails connect Heesakker to Island Park and Kaukauna with great views of the Fox River.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“If you are looking for paved surfaces, head to the Heritage Parkway Trail & Nelson Family Heritage Crossing Trail.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“The water front trail is a beautiful, and peaceful area.”

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🚻 Restrooms

“There are restrooms at the park itself, as well as a playground.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Heesakker Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitelittlechutewi.org
  • Phone+1 920-788-7380
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 7 am–11 pm
Tuesday 7 am–11 pm
Wednesday 7 am–11 pm
Thursday 7 am–11 pm
Friday 7 am–11 pm
Saturday 7 am–11 pm
Sunday 7 am–11 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 Heesakker Park

1509 E Lincoln Ave, Little Chute, WI 54140

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Kid-friendly park featuring playgrounds, trails, baseball fields and more, plus a sledding hill in winter.

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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.