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Oak Creek Parkway Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 106 Google reviews · Running trail in Oak Creek, Wisconsin · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Oak Creek Parkway 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.

Open 24hDog-friendlyHillyRestroomsQuiet

Play area with swings and a slide, plus a hill popular for sledding.

What runners say about Oak Creek Parkway Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (106 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“It's small, but it's a nice, quiet place to walk with the dogs.”

We have been visiting this park for the last 20 years with our children and now with our grandchildren. It’s a small park, but it has a walking path and a slope that we use for some amazing sledding in the wintertime.

★★★★☆ — J , Nov 2023

Went sledding on the hill with my two and a half year old. It was her first time, and she loved it! I was shocked that it wasn’t more crowded. We can’t wait to explore this area when the weather turns warmer.

★★★★★ — Erin , Mar 2023

It's small, but it's a nice, quiet place to walk with the dogs. Rarely do you see anyone else there.

★★★★★ — Deb , Oct 2023

If you're thinking about going...Just go its fun great beach and a small trail

★★★★★ — Envydaddy , May 2026

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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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“Playground for nice weather and a great hill for sledding when there's snow!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“It's small, but it's a nice, quiet place to walk with the dogs.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“It's a really good place to take my elderly dog to hang out because it's peaceful.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Oak Creek Parkway Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteoakcreekwi.gov
  • Phone+1 414-766-7905

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Oak Creek Parkway Park

Oak Leaf Trail, Oak Creek, WI 53154

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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.