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Hidden Pond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Running trail in Menasha, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hidden Pond 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.
Well-kept, secluded park offering a playground, a pond, swings and trails.
What runners say about Hidden Pond Park
Best part about this park is the location. Tucked away from major roads and heavy traffic. Yep separate areas, a large field, small trail to pond, picnic tables, and great equipment.
Nice park. Still being developed so you have a gravel path up to the play area and walking trails unpaved.. Parking is along the street and no other facilities other than a play ground with benches.
Definitely a nice place to take kids. There is a small kid playground for tots and a few trails to go down to the pond. I would the kids again although I'd definitely bring bug spray.
This is one of our favorite park in the whole Valley. Beautiful pond and a little woods. 2 creative and exciting playgrounds with a large open field to run around and play.
Trail conditions & character
“Parking is along the street and no other facilities other than a play ground with benches.”
“Perfect for families and easily accessible via dirt trail.”
“Cute, modern park tucked away at the end of Tana Ln (but also accessible from Villa Way).”
Plan your run at Hidden Pond Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
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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