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Menominee Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,032 Google reviews · Running trail in Oshkosh, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Confirmed from Menominee 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-friendlyQuiet

Lakefront park featuring a zoo, two playgrounds and boat launches.

What runners say about Menominee Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,032 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Beautiful park, great zoo with a free entry, many benches, super clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Historic information about Chief Oshkosh Personally I walked the loop and enjoyed the waterfront of lake Winnebago on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in late spring.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It's so beautiful & peaceful.”

What a blessing to live in a town with parks on lakes! There are so many great places to enjoy the lake and Menomonee has so many to choose from. Whatever you're in the mood for, a family place with things for kids and little ones, a quiet walk, a place for larger gatherings or a visit with some Wisconsin wild life…

★★★★★ — Amy , May 2023

Love this place. Nice for a walk a picnic the beach is nice my dog loves to swim there lol. Peaceful relaxing, My favorite for relaxing 😌 ✌🐾✔ Today 4-9-22 They had special activities in the zoo for the kids & food truck's very busy, beautiful day for family time, special quality time, fun time with your pet, Just sit…

★★★★★ — Conita , Dec 2024

Lots to do here including walking paths, beach, zoo, picnic areas, boating. Historic information about Chief Oshkosh Personally I walked the loop and enjoyed the waterfront of lake Winnebago on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in late spring. Many people out and about enjoying the space.

★★★★★ — Hank , May 2025

Beautiful park, great zoo with a free entry, many benches, super clean. I honestly cannot say enough amazing things about this place. They have events, tennis courts, a walking / running paved trails, a train for the kids. It's honestly amazing ... just go and see for yourself!

★★★★★ — Anneliese , Aug 2021

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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 8 mentions

“Historic information about Chief Oshkosh Personally I walked the loop and enjoyed the waterfront of lake Winnebago on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in late spring.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Nice for a walk a picnic the beach is nice my dog loves to swim there lol.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It's so beautiful & peaceful.”

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Plan your run at Menominee 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday 7 am–11 pm
Tuesday 7 am–11 pm
Wednesday 7 am–11 pm
Thursday 7 am–11 pm
Friday 7 am–11 pm
Saturday 7 am–11 pm
Sunday 7 am–11 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 Menominee Park

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

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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.