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Manitou Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 131 Google reviews · Running trail in Manitowoc, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Manitou 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.
Riverside park featuring a kayak launch and picnic tables, plus a trail and a public restroom.
What runners say about Manitou Park
“Nice clean park with boat launch but rather fish the river close to the lake”
“Beautiful park with wooded walkways, rest areas, and waterfront views.”
Kayak launch, boat launch, lunch spot.... sit in your car, go for a walk, whatever you want to do. It's a lovely place to go!
Clean restroom, nice walking trail, the fishing was spotty. Nice covered area and picnic table and grill. Very restful.
Very beautiful down by the Manitowoc River! Nice little fishing spot and for a picnic too! Walking path is nice also!
Pretty nice park to walk along nothing really for kids to play on but has a kayak launch separate from the boat launch for everyone to use. Great spot to set up for fishing. Has a little area to grill out and sit by picnic tables. Water is nasty wouldn't recommend swimming in the river here at all.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park with wooded walkways, rest areas, and waterfront views.”
“Clean restroom, nice walking trail, the fishing was spotty.”
“It doesn't seem that big; but most of the park is east of the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Manitou 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemanitowoc.org
- Phone(920) 683-3580
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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.
Lakeview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 309 reviews
Beautiful beachfront park featuring a lighthouse and picnic tables as well as a dog park.
