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Kletzsch Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 765 Google reviews · Running trail in Glendale, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
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Confirmed from Kletzsch 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.

ShadedScenicHillyRestrooms

Relaxed park with soccer fields, trails and waterfalls, plus archery practice areas and fishing spots.

What runners say about Kletzsch Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (765 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“This is a cute park that is well maintained like other people mentioned.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 13 mentions

“Beautiful atmosphere great place for kids to come I love the jungle gym, the waterfall and the current of the River is just immaculate.”

Definitely enjoyed a morning here! Good mix of paved and unpaved trails to walk/explore. Connected to Oak Leaf for walking/biking, close enough to the city to be a simple, part of the day, trip. Busy, but not overwhelmingly so, on the weekend. Looking forward to heading back at some point to find out more!

★★★★☆ — David , Jul 2022

Nice walking trails along the Milwaukee River, nice waterfall and family areas.

★★★★★ — Joe , Sep 2023

Gorgeous waterfalls in a park setting. It's stunning. There are paths that lead around the area and the park.

★★★★★ — Flamingo , Nov 2024

Great place to walk with your dog. Lots of little wooded trails and open fields. Ample parking options.

★★★★★ — Liz , Nov 2025

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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 27 mentions

“Beautiful atmosphere great place for kids to come I love the jungle gym, the waterfall and the current of the River is just immaculate.”

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🚻 Restrooms 8 mentions

“plenty of paths & picnics, partially problematic, particularly pertaining to the portable toilets, presently leaving some pleasantness to be desired.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Lots of little wooded trails and open fields.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

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Plan your run at Kletzsch 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitecounty.milwaukee.gov
  • Phone+1 414-461-0839

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

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 Kletzsch Park

6560 N Milwaukee River Pkwy, Glendale, WI 53209

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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.