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Lakeshore State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 734 Google reviews · Running trail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lakeshore State 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.
22-acre urban state park with a fishing pier & marina, plus benches, views & a 1.7-mile paved trail.
What runners say about Lakeshore State Park
“What makes this space beautiful is that it is SPACE: an expanse where you can enjoy nature in as limited an inhibiting way as possible.”
“People fishing in the calm water of the little lake next to the GreatLake.”
This is a beautiful and peaceful place to be with the Lord. It’s quiet and filled with tranquility. The skyline is gorgeous, and the water is still. There are all kinds of people who go to the park to walk, run or ride bikes. I would say this park came straight from heaven.
It’s a nice park with good views of downtown Milwaukee and the lake. You can park on the street, just look around for parked cars, I went on a weekday around 3pm and easily parked my car. There’s no fees to park (could be) or enter the park, restroom is only porta potty which was s-hittier than s-hitty.
Vibrant,clean ,wonderful. People fishing in the calm water of the little lake next to the GreatLake. People jogging, striking children, longboarding. Music artists filming videos, and people enjoying the red lighthouse! Free parking amazing view of the city, the Art Museum and the nearby bridge.
The park has a very nice view of Milwaukee, also over looking Lake Michigan. It has a long path, suitable for biking and walking/jogging. Summer festival is also held there. There is a small beach like area, although it’s with coarse sand.
Trail conditions & character
“What makes this space beautiful is that it is SPACE: an expanse where you can enjoy nature in as limited an inhibiting way as possible.”
“Free parking amazing view of the city, the Art Museum and the nearby bridge.”
“There’s no fees to park (could be) or enter the park, restroom is only porta potty which was s-hittier than s-hitty.”
“This is a beautiful and peaceful place to be with the Lord.”
Plan your run at Lakeshore State 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
- Websitednr.wisconsin.gov
- Phone+1 414-274-4281
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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