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Lutz Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 562 Google reviews · Running trail in Appleton, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lutz 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.
Tranquil riverside park offering a playground, picnic areas with a gazebo & kayak & canoe launches.
What runners say about Lutz Park
“I had a picnic in the gazebo which had a big clean easy-to-wipe type table surrounded in beautiful flowers and butterflies and a view of the water.”
Beautiful view of the fall colors, along with a walking path and playground. A nice little step away from the hustle of the city, in the city.
I loved it here. I had a picnic in the gazebo which had a big clean easy-to-wipe type table surrounded in beautiful flowers and butterflies and a view of the water. Then I walked around and tried out the bench swings. Some have a bottom part you push w your feet; they are fun to swing on!
Very peaceful and relaxing. My daughter had prom pictures taken here. I just go walk my dog or relax under one of the many shaded spots and just relax. There’s sings for adults and a playground. Offers fishing with a bridge. Not far from college ave.
One of my favorite parks in the Fox Valley. Right along the river with a playground, waking trail, pavilion, picnic tables, restrooms, boat and kayak launch, and a pier along with shoreline for fishing access. While it can get busy on the weekend most weekdays it’s quiet. Great place to relax with the family.
Trail conditions & character
“I had a picnic in the gazebo which had a big clean easy-to-wipe type table surrounded in beautiful flowers and butterflies and a view of the water.”
“Right along the river with a playground, waking trail, pavilion, picnic tables, restrooms, boat and kayak launch, and a pier along with shoreline for fishing access.”
Plan your run at Lutz 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
- Websiteappletonparkandrec.org
- Phone(920) 832-5905
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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