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Lakefront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,066 Google reviews · Running trail in Hudson, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lakefront 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.
City-run park hosting a calendar of outdoor concerts as well as having 7-day summer lifeguard cover.
What runners say about Lakefront Park
“You get the best of everything here — stunning river views, wide open fields where you can stretch out, and trails that wind through the park for a refreshing walk.”
“It’s peaceful, quiet, and beautifully maintained, making it the perfect spot to escape and relax.”
I have by this park on the way to Minnesota for the sunset. This park has the best view for the sunset 🌅 I was not prepared for the water so had a nice walk around the park. I was having a time crunch so couldn’t spend more time around the area
A nice park area, overlooking the river. We road our bikes to the swimming area. But we're disappointed that Hudson didn't have a bike path going further out away from park.
Nice park with beautiful view. Lots of restaurants around. Nice walk around the park and the city. Parking is the only thing I hate (limited to 3 hours) And no built Restrooms
Lakefront Park is a true hidden gem in Hudson! It’s peaceful, quiet, and beautifully maintained, making it the perfect spot to escape and relax. You get the best of everything here — stunning river views, wide open fields where you can stretch out, and trails that wind through the park for a refreshing walk.
Trail conditions & character
“You get the best of everything here — stunning river views, wide open fields where you can stretch out, and trails that wind through the park for a refreshing walk.”
“The only complaint is that during busy times the parking lot fills up quick and you may have to drive around a bit to park.”
“It’s peaceful, quiet, and beautifully maintained, making it the perfect spot to escape and relax.”
“Parking is the only thing I hate (limited to 3 hours) And no built Restrooms”
Plan your run at Lakefront 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
- Websiteci.hudson.wi.us
- Phone(715) 386-4765
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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