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McCarty Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,251 Google reviews · Running trail in West Allis, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from McCarty 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.

ScenicRestrooms

Urban park with a swimming pool, lagoon, picnic areas, baseball diamonds & a multi-use trail.

What runners say about McCarty Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,251 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Its beautiful park i love it i go there last week with my husband and to many squirrels and ducks and have a beautiful heron i try to go near it but heron scared and fly”

I enjoy taking walks around the lagoon or bike riding in the park. I enjoyed a father and son racing their motorboat in the lagoon.

★★★★★ — Bill , Jun 2023

A beautiful and spacious park. Aside from the community services, there’s a lot the park has to offer. The pond is absolutely beautiful and there are many different trails that feed in and throughout the park.

★★★★★ — Calvin , Oct 2022

I love this park very clean an nice people! I grew up in the area an would always go here to feed ducks or go swimming. I brought friends for a walk an we enjoyed ourselves!

★★★★★ — Leann , Jul 2021

Anyone that grew up in West Allis knows this place well. One of the most popular parks in the area, good location, easy to get to. Great place for a picnic, jog, or walk. Outdoor swimming pool, and the pond is stocked for fishing. Tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts.

★★★★★ — Family , Sep 2017

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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 5 mentions

“Its beautiful park i love it i go there last week with my husband and to many squirrels and ducks and have a beautiful heron i try to go near it but heron scared and fly”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“The only thing that could have been more helpful is explaining how to access the bathrooms.”

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Plan your run at McCarty 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
  • Websitecounty.milwaukee.gov
  • Phone+1 414-672-5052

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 McCarty Park

8214 W Cleveland Ave, West Allis, WI 53219

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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.