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Rivers Edge Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · Running trail in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Rivers Edge 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.

MixedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about Rivers Edge Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (130 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Lovely little park with a beautiful pond full of frogs and lots of trees and greenery.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“I liked how quiet it was because it gave us the opportunity to take our time taking our pictures without people walking by us.”

Lovely lake with a gravel path all the way around it. It's popular for dog walking, so much so that dogs have made their own path next to the gravel one! Love this place -- great for taking sunset photos.

★★★★★ — Charlie , Oct 2017

Super nice place for an evening walk. Lots of fish, frogs and birds to watch while walking. Easy walk on gravel with benches scattered about. A nice way to see a bit of nature.

★★★★★ — Chelsea , Jul 2020

This park is gorgeous and well maintained. Quiet, the water is beautiful, and there is a good trail for walking and running for both you and a four legged friend.

★★★★★ — Kip , Nov 2021

What a quiet little get away for a leisurely stroll in nature. Listen to the sounds of frogs croaking and birds chirping in a getaway from the urban sounds. Well maintained path and friendly happy folks make this a great walking path.

★★★★★ — Kelly , Jun 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 130 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 14 mentions

“Great place to walk your dog however, a few people I have encountered refuse to put thier dog on a leash as per park rules.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Lovely little park with a beautiful pond full of frogs and lots of trees and greenery.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“I liked how quiet it was because it gave us the opportunity to take our time taking our pictures without people walking by us.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 3 mentions

“Lovely lake with a gravel path all the way around it.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“I like the paved trail around the water and my dog loves it.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Rivers Edge Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemenomonee-falls.org
  • Phone+1 262-532-4200
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 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 Rivers Edge Park

Parkview Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

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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.