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Mary Knoll Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 143 Google reviews · Running trail in Brookfield, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Mary Knoll 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.

MixedScenicDog-friendlyQuiet

Compact park area featuring forested trails, tennis courts & a children's playground.

What runners say about Mary Knoll Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (143 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“I brought my son and my dog here the other day and this park is small but clean and pretty.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful park and full of walking trails!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“A peaceful park to go for a nice walk.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Complete with paved and unpaved trails, it's a great place to walk the dog or take the little one on a stroll.”

Nice hidden park. After the initial winding road, a gravel road leads you past the water tower and to the parking lot. There are nice trails. A decent kids playground. The tennis courts are better than most of the public courts to the east. It's loud because of the highway which is a minus.

★★★★★ — Lobo , Dec 2023

Very dog friendly. Lots of unofficial off-road trails. Beautiful forested area. Close to the highway, lots of noise. Saw a group of 5-7 deer this winter and lots of tracks in the snow.

★★★★★ — Mallory , Jan 2017

A small, clean park with paved trails. Not busy when I visited at 5:00pm on a Friday, but a little too close to the freeway to feel like a natural escape. Has a tennis court and playground equipment, along with a few scattered picnic benches and a very nice fire pit you'll need a permit to use.

★★★★☆ — M , Jul 2015

Nestled in the midst of Brookfield, Mary Knoll is a delightful spot to get a nature fix. Complete with paved and unpaved trails, it's a great place to walk the dog or take the little one on a stroll. There are tennis courts and a playground as well as a fire pit area that can be rented.

★★★★★ — Karoline , Apr 2019

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 9 mentions

“Complete with paved and unpaved trails, it's a great place to walk the dog or take the little one on a stroll.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“A peaceful park to go for a nice walk.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Beautiful park and full of walking trails!”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Complete with paved and unpaved trails, it's a great place to walk the dog or take the little one on a stroll.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 3 mentions

“After the initial winding road, a gravel road leads you past the water tower and to the parking lot.”

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Plan your run at Mary Knoll Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteci.brookfield.wi.us
  • Phone(262) 796-6675
  • 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

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 Mary Knoll Park

615 S Sunny Slope Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005

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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.