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Pierce Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,265 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 Pierce 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.
Local park with a host of recreational facilities, including a disc-golf field & tennis courts.
What runners say about Pierce Park
“Pierce Park is a charming and well-kept community park, ideal for families and outdoor lovers.”
“Walk the trails, enjoy the open green spaces or sit in the shade under the park's abundance of beautiful old (and new) trees.”
“Walk the trails, enjoy the open green spaces or sit in the shade under the park's abundance of beautiful old (and new) trees.”
“Whether for morning walks, family gatherings, or relaxation, Pierce Park offers a peaceful and enjoyable environment for visitors of all ages.”
“Whether for morning walks, family gatherings, or relaxation, Pierce Park offers a peaceful and enjoyable environment for visitors of all ages.”
Pierce Park has so much to offer! It's clean and very well kept. We used to call it the digger park as there were sandy areas and a few fixed mechanical digger toys which the kids could sit on and dig all day.
After many years, I have discovered a part of the park that I did not know existed. Drive down by the Yacht Club and look across the street. There is an unmarked trail going into the woods. It is beautiful! Definitely the road- err, trail - less traveled!
New playground, walking trails and ravines with wild life. Tennis, disc golf, and Tuesday concerts... the park has something for everyone. I saw some turkeys on a recent walk through the south ravine.
Pierce Park is a charming and well-kept community park, ideal for families and outdoor lovers. It features open green spaces, walking paths, and playgrounds, making it great for picnics, sports, or leisurely strolls. The park is clean, safe, and beautifully maintained, with plenty of shade and seating areas.
Trail conditions & character
“Walk the trails, enjoy the open green spaces or sit in the shade under the park's abundance of beautiful old (and new) trees.”
“Walk the trails, enjoy the open green spaces or sit in the shade under the park's abundance of beautiful old (and new) trees.”
“Whether for morning walks, family gatherings, or relaxation, Pierce Park offers a peaceful and enjoyable environment for visitors of all ages.”
Plan your run at Pierce 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 trailheadwater — 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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