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Lakeview Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 309 Google reviews · Running trail in Manitowoc, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Lakeview 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

Beautiful beachfront park featuring a lighthouse and picnic tables as well as a dog park.

What runners say about Lakeview Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (309 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“This is a beautiful city park that's well-maintained.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“A great place to pull over and relax and if you get there at the right time in the morning it is very beautiful”

It was so cold along Lake Michigan just out for a drive. I enjoy going up to manitowoc in summertime and walking along the water.

★★★★★ — Cbu , Jan 2025

A nice strip of land along Lake Michigan just north of the marina. There is a small beach. You can walk out to the Paws and Play dog park. Beyond the dog park there is the north jetty and the lighthouse. Along the way is a large pond that is a haven for shore birds.

★★★★☆ — Stephen , Nov 2022

No matter where I live or where I go, this will always be my home. I grew up on the north side less than a half mile away from here and have spent many glorious summers at the beach. So wonderful to see how it has transformed to this beautiful park it is today.

★★★★★ — Kathy , Jan 2017

Great walk, dog park as well and just enough sand beach for my 11 year old son to swim in Lake Michigan in September. Everyone needs to know how cold the lake is in summer.

★★★★★ — Dan , Sep 2022

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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 11 mentions

“A great place to pull over and relax and if you get there at the right time in the morning it is very beautiful”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“Great walk, dog park as well and just enough sand beach for my 11 year old son to swim in Lake Michigan in September.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Recently the city added a really nice bathroom facility and watering spot which is also along the Mariners' Trail.”

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Plan your run at Lakeview 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemanitowoc.org
  • Phone(920) 686-3580

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10:30 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 Lakeview Park

301 Huron St, Manitowoc, WI 54220

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Running trails near Manitowoc

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Red Arrow Park

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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.