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River Prairie Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 457 Google reviews · Running trail in Altoona, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from River Prairie 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.
Scenic park, with trails and a splash pad for kids plus a shelter for picnics around a creek.
What runners say about River Prairie Park
“Please come down enjoy this beautiful park in honor of our vets who have given so much to us.”
This is an incredible park right on the river. Lots of amenities close by. Great trails, wonderful views, a real gem. There’s great picnic tables under a shelter by the lower parking lot. And there’s a wonderful monument to veterans. Lots of flowers. You won’t be disappointed if you give it a try.
It's a beautiful park. Great trails with lots of flowers and green space. Great splash pad and stream for kids to play. Some other small play things for kids - I would like to see additional playground there though.....wonderful pavilion area for weddings. I really think the park is great
Fun park to brink the kids, and even the dog. The splash pad is basic but still fun, and the naturalized area with waterways for the kids to play in, wade in, walk planks over, etc is pretty nice.
Beautifully planned, constructed, and maintained urban space. Do not miss the hiking trails and all the sculptures. Lots of surrounding great restaurants too. The free concerts on Monday and Wednesday nights in the summer are great and very well attended.
Trail conditions & character
“Please come down enjoy this beautiful park in honor of our vets who have given so much to us.”
“There is also a water fountain thing there where there are many little water fountains that shoot water up and spray the kids and everyone.”
“Beautiful banks of flowers, a small pond with a fountain, picnic area and dog friendly!”
“There’s great picnic tables under a shelter by the lower parking lot.”
Plan your run at River Prairie 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 trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteriverprairie.com
- Phone+1 715-839-5188
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–11 pm |
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