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Hoffman Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 546 Google reviews · Running trail in River Falls, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Hoffman 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.

ScenicHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Park offering baseball & softball fields as well as a playground & camping facilities.

What runners say about Hoffman Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (546 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“The playground for the kids is nice and well maintained.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful park with a great kids play area and hiking trails in the trees towards the back of the park.”

Beautiful little park with a nice walking trail. There's a really nice playground area for kids. There are several spacious RV spots with electric hook-ups. The views of the trees turning colors is spectacular. 😍🤩

★★★★★ — Melanie , Oct 2022

LOVE this park! I really enjoy hiking up the hill and is a great hike for the pups too! There is a great overlook up there of the town of River Falls. There are several trails along the hill. Great exercise. The park itself has an amazing baseball field for leagues.

★★★★★ — Melissa , Jul 2025

Great Park! For both big & little kids. There's little toys set up for them to play music on & all different types of cool little gadgets around the park. My 8 year old & 2 year old had a blast! & There's a little trail to follow in the park as well. Just park at the very back parking area.

★★★★★ — Ivy , Nov 2021

Excellent place to let your kids run and get some quality adult time for sure. Non stop adventure for kids with plenty of other kids running around and great place to meet other parents, still the same great park!

★★★★★ — Chris , May 2022

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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 8 mentions

“Beautiful park with a great kids play area and hiking trails in the trees towards the back of the park.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“It's fenced in so if you have small children it's a little easier to keep them away from the parking lot.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“I really enjoy hiking up the hill and is a great hike for the pups too!”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Public restrooms, showers for campers and pavilions for rent.”

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Plan your run at Hoffman 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiterfcity.org
  • Phone(715) 425-0924
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 5 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–11 PM
Thursday 5 AM–11 PM
Friday 5 AM–11 PM
Saturday 5 AM–11 PM
Sunday 5 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 Hoffman Park

547 Hanson Dr, River Falls, WI 54022

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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.