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Peabody Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 369 Google reviews · Running trail in Appleton, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Peabody 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.
Multi-use facility with numerous sports courts, picnic areas, disc golf, a boat ramp & wading pool.
What runners say about Peabody Park
“Only downfall is the bathrooms and playground didn't look very well maintained, and there is no designated parking so you have to read street signs in order to find some.”
“Such a beautiful park right on the Fox River with fishing and trails that go along the river and to the backside of Riverview Cemetery.”
“Good swings for kids, plenty of shade, benches overlooking the river, basketball court, and trails make this a really nice park.”
“It's pretty small and there's not a lot there, but it's a peaceful place to get a little exercise, have a picnic, or take in a view of the river.”
Sweet serenity in a perfectly manicured setting. The walking trail is like an emerald road through thick woods. There's picnic grounds too. Cross the street and sit alongside the Fox River to complete the experience. I loved it!
This is slightly more fun than Telulah Park because there is a creek to walk in!
My favorite thing about this park is the location. Right on the Fox River, not too crowded. Good swings for kids, plenty of shade, benches overlooking the river, basketball court, and trails make this a really nice park. One down side is no real parking but everything else makes up for it.
Such a beautiful park right on the Fox River with fishing and trails that go along the river and to the backside of Riverview Cemetery. They have a large child's play area, basketball hoops, covered pavilion with restrooms and bubblers. The park is clean and well maintained I love walking here!
Trail conditions & character
“It's pretty small and there's not a lot there, but it's a peaceful place to get a little exercise, have a picnic, or take in a view of the river.”
“Good swings for kids, plenty of shade, benches overlooking the river, basketball court, and trails make this a really nice park.”
“Only downfall is the bathrooms and playground didn't look very well maintained, and there is no designated parking so you have to read street signs in order to find some.”
“It's pretty small and there's not a lot there, but it's a peaceful place to get a little exercise, have a picnic, or take in a view of the river.”
“Peabody Park is located down the hill on the water It is a quiet park that most people tend to overlook.”
“Only downfall is the bathrooms and playground didn't look very well maintained, and there is no designated parking so you have to read street signs in order to find some.”
Plan your run at Peabody 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteappletonparkandrec.org
- Phone(920) 832-5905
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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