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Katherine Kearney Carpenter Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 175 Google reviews · Running trail in Mequon, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Katherine Kearney Carpenter 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.
Park offering picnic tables and trails for humans and dogs, plus open areas.
What runners say about Katherine Kearney Carpenter Park
“Be responsible, bring a gallon of water to share for the dogs, and clean up after your dog.”
“Yesterday we visited the park and saw a service desecrating all of the beautiful trees that have been planted there and ripping out the beautiful wildflowers.”
“Our dog loves to flush and his favorite activity is running around in the brush and water.”
“Dogs and their humans were friendly and well mannered; all forgave the poor manners of my 5 month old (very adorable) pup while pitching in to help improve said manners.”
I didn't choose this park my dog did. Pure bread German shepherd named luna . She love to run off the leash.. I definitely recommend this park.
It's unique that it's not the typical open area dog park. It's a trailed off leash park. Our dog loves to flush and his favorite activity is running around in the brush and water. There's a creek...where he splashed around and there are paths and sub paths. He really enjoyed himself.
Took a quick walk on the trails. I then realized it's dog friendly park. Now I'm headed back home to get my Brown Lab (Brownie) & My chihuahua (Nena) Then I'm coming right back to Kearney Carpenter Park Mequon,WI. I'm also going to be coming back very often with my family & Doggies. IT'S THAT NICE!!! 🐾🦴🐾🐶🦴🐕🐾
Great dog park with trails and open areas. And small areas for dipping into the water. Just be aware that it is not enclosed for dogs that may run off
Trail conditions & character
“Despite not having a fence it works really well, if you are uncomfortable with having your dog off-leash in a gate-less park just keep the leash on.”
“Yesterday we visited the park and saw a service desecrating all of the beautiful trees that have been planted there and ripping out the beautiful wildflowers.”
“This place is a really great parking lot next to an intersection.”
“Usually quite muddy in some spots, which your dog will certainly have no trouble finding, so don't panic and bring a towel”
Plan your run at Katherine Kearney Carpenter 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteci.mequon.wi.us
- Phone+1 262-236-2913
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 |
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