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Owen Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 631 Google reviews · Running trail in Eau Claire, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Owen 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.
Waterfront green space with trails & tennis courts, plus an outdoor concert stage built in 1938.
What runners say about Owen Park
“It's Beautiful, right on the river right, connecting to the walk trails thru downtown Eau Claire.”
“Blues in Park is so great & family friendly.”
Perfect playground area! Nice walk ways! Blues Tuesday live music! Nice little water Area to go fishing Or just soak your feet In..dog friendly!
I love Owen Park! It's Beautiful, right on the river right, connecting to the walk trails thru downtown Eau Claire. Blues in Park is so great & family friendly. Come check it out. Tuesday nights thru the Summertime.
My wife and I went to the Tuesday night blues concert and had a blast. The music was good, the weather was perfect and there was plenty of parking close so there wasn't a long walk to and from the car.
There is so much to do here. Bike paths, lots of lawn, band shell with music and events, tennis, workout equipment and a playground for the kids. Blues music and food trucks on Tuesdays in the summer. A great place to picnic, play lawn games, vibe in the hammock, whatever. Enjoy yourself
Trail conditions & character
“It's Beautiful, right on the river right, connecting to the walk trails thru downtown Eau Claire.”
“Small beach, bathrooms, beautiful park featuring old growth pines, and even music sometimes.”
Plan your run at Owen 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
- Phone+1 715-839-5032
Hours
| Monday | 4 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 4 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 4 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 4 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 4 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 4 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 4 am–11 pm |
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