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Homestead Hollow County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 364 Google reviews · Running trail in Germantown, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Homestead Hollow County 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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Dog-friendly park with a playground and scenic walking paths.

What runners say about Homestead Hollow County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (364 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Great for a party that you plan, organize & clean up.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“This gorgeous park has an intricate trail network leading through beautiful wooded areas and scenic ponds.”

This gorgeous park has an intricate trail network leading through beautiful wooded areas and scenic ponds. Although it’s a rectangular-shaped park, it doesn’t feel like one. Its designers have managed to fit lots of recreational options inside it.

★★★★★ — Charlie , Jun 2018

This park is SO beautiful. We stopped to meet up with our cousins as they took some FALL Anniversary Pictures. The trees were changing so beautifully. A wedding was happening in the Barn. I only saw a very small portion of the park but the paths, bridge and pond were enough for me to fall in love. What a treasure.

★★★★★ — Jeanine , Oct 2023

An excellent peaceful place. A lot of space for dog walks and play. There are paved walking trails. The restored barns can be rented. There's a pond (no swimming) and playground.

★★★★★ — Stephanie , Jun 2021

Solid park adjacent to a river. Easy going trail hiking through the woods. Plenty picnic tables for big gatherings. Playground for kids. Large, clean bathroom facility. Lots of parking.

★★★★☆ — Jeremy , Dec 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 364 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 11 mentions

“Dog Park, trails (both paved and dirt), fishing pond, playground, basketball, soccer or just to picnic.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“This gorgeous park has an intricate trail network leading through beautiful wooded areas and scenic ponds.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Slightly longer walk from parking area to park, as compared to other Washington County dog parks, but time for dogs to smell, or run across the soccer fields I would recommend.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Dog Park, trails (both paved and dirt), fishing pond, playground, basketball, soccer or just to picnic.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“The bathrooms were in a building next to the venue but I didn't hear anyone complain about it.”

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Plan your run at Homestead Hollow County 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitewashingtoncountywi.hosted.civiclive.com
  • Phone+1 262-335-4445
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 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 Homestead Hollow County Park

N120W19809 Freistadt Rd, Germantown, WI 53022

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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.