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Lake Pacawa Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 436 Google reviews · Running trail in Plover, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Pacawa 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 featuring a beach, playground, and splash pad, plus a picnic area and a baseball field.
What runners say about Lake Pacawa Park
“It's clean, free splash pad, levels of fun for all ages, and nice pic nic area and restrooms.”
“The updates are beautiful though and a lot of people were there but it was nice, relaxing and quiet.”
“There is a slash pad, and playground, a beach with sand, a walking trail, benches and a couple docks to fish from, not to mention peaceful views!”
“It's clean, free splash pad, levels of fun for all ages, and nice pic nic area and restrooms.”
Pacawa Park is such a gem in Plover! The playground is phenomenal with tons of slides, activities, swings (including little ones), and plenty of space for kids to run. The splash pad is perfect for littles—water is a bit cold, but the kids don’t mind one bit!
This place has beautiful scenery. The picnic and restroom facilities are in excellent condition. There is a nearby Korean War Memorial that is excellent. The lake is small and sping fed. This carries a higher risk of Swimmer's Itch if you don't shower after contact. However, it is very popular for swimming.
The parking lot closest to the playground usually fills up pretty quick on hot days. If you don't mind walking a tiny but there is alot of parking on the other side of the playground. Space on the beach is good too.
There is a slash pad, and playground, a beach with sand, a walking trail, benches and a couple docks to fish from, not to mention peaceful views! Definitely a beautiful place!💕
Trail conditions & character
“There is a slash pad, and playground, a beach with sand, a walking trail, benches and a couple docks to fish from, not to mention peaceful views!”
“There is a slash pad, and playground, a beach with sand, a walking trail, benches and a couple docks to fish from, not to mention peaceful views!”
“It's clean, free splash pad, levels of fun for all ages, and nice pic nic area and restrooms.”
“The parking lot closest to the playground usually fills up pretty quick on hot days.”
“They also have permanent concrete cornhole boards.”
“The dock and kayak/canoe launch is handicap accessible with some unique equipment that I have never seen deployed at a public park.”
Plan your run at Lake Pacawa 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteploverwi.gov
- Phone+1 715-345-5257
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–11 pm |
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