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Riverside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · Running trail in Janesville, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverside 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.
Riverside park, featuring a splash pad and tennis courses, plus disc golf.
What runners say about Riverside Park
“Beautiful views of the river and lots of other things to do!”
Beautiful park! Frisbee golf, baseball, tennis, boat launch, and Ice Age Trail (Devils Staircase). Can get busy but plenty of parking in various lots.
One of my favorite places to walk. The gate is already down for the other half of the park. But it is still a good place to walk.
One of my favorite parks to visit with friends here in Janesville! Beautiful views of the river and lots of other things to do! (Frisbee golf course, splash pad for the kids, a spring-fed artesian water fountain, lots of areas to grill/ picnic (quite a few large picnic shelters for gathering (after COVID of course!
There's a lot to offer here that people don't realize. It's convenient and beautiful. Splash pad, games, children's park, tennis, pier, trails, picnic area, devil's staircase, etc.
Trail conditions & character
“There's overlooks near the golf course that are great for pictures or just a minute to relax.”
Plan your run at Riverside 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- Websitejvlriversidepark.com
- Phone(608) 755-3030
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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