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Pfiffner Pioneer Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 811 Google reviews · Running trail in Stevens Point, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Pfiffner Pioneer 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.

ScenicQuiet

Riverside park featuring the Pfiffner Building, a paved path, a bandshell, a gazebo & more.

What runners say about Pfiffner Pioneer Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (811 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 15 mentions

“A park that truly has it all: wide green spaces to relax, peaceful walking paths, and beautiful views of the Wisconsin River.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“A park that truly has it all: wide green spaces to relax, peaceful walking paths, and beautiful views of the Wisconsin River.”

Just as I remember it, every time I visit, even with several years in between. Love that the magic of the nature along the river continues to be preserved and maintained and enjoyed by people. Love the natural wildflowers as you walk towards the boat landing.

★★★★★ — Rachel , Jul 2023

A beautiful park along the Wisconsin River near Downtown Stevens Point. It has art, a long bike path, a new (2020 built) playground, rentable public buildings for group events, and historic markers.

★★★★★ — Justin , May 2021

This park was close to my parents in laws house so they took me and my family. I didn't expect that much before I get here but this place really blew my mind. There is an art gallery and a garden right across of it. The flower garden was my favorite part of this park. It was fabulous!

★★★★★ — Amy , Oct 2022

It was a beautiful day here on Saturday, very peaceful and pretty. We'll visit often, I'm sure. ***Update*** This is a beautiful, peaceful park with a lake, bands, food trucks... beautiful wildlife, butterflies, bike trails..... very relaxing.

★★★★★ — Kim , Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 811 reviews →

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 16 mentions

“A park that truly has it all: wide green spaces to relax, peaceful walking paths, and beautiful views of the Wisconsin River.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“A park that truly has it all: wide green spaces to relax, peaceful walking paths, and beautiful views of the Wisconsin River.”

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Plan your run at Pfiffner Pioneer 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.
  • Websitestevenspoint.com
  • Phone+1 715-346-1531
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–11 pm
Tuesday 6 am–11 pm
Wednesday 6 am–11 pm
Thursday 6 am–11 pm
Friday 6 am–11 pm
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 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 Pfiffner Pioneer Park

1100 Crosby Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481

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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.