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Riverside Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,076 Google reviews · Running trail in Neenah, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
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.

BoardwalkScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

A playground, picnic space, open grassy lawns & fishing are the draw at this local, waterfront park.

What runners say about Riverside Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,076 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The park is generally clean and well-kept, though a few areas show their age.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“It was raining, but it still was a very beautiful and unique drive through.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Great Spot, Peaceful and Quiet, not a soul at the park at 4am, very filled during daytime however, and can get quite buggy during daylight hours”

We had a fun afternoon at the Riverside Park playground. There's a nice walking path around the park with an awesome rocket themed playground. There are multiple slides, a rock wall, a short track ride, and lots of neat interactive rocket gadgets. The park also has a sand pit with a digger and various swings.

★★★★★ — Ben , Mar 2025

This park is really unique and fun to play at. It's in a beautiful area of town by the Fox River. Plenty of room to walk and enjoy the trails. Nice restrooms not to far from the playground.

★★★★★ — Melissa , May 2022

Nice park with lots of areas to play. Swings, slides, sand,a walking path along the river and much more. There is also a shelter with bathrooms.

★★★★★ — Angela , Aug 2018

An excellent place for walks, jogs, outdoor grilling, fishing, and serenity. Has a giant dedicated playset for children to romp, but the park is big enough to set up shop elsewhere if kids aren't in your plan. Lots of benches by the river, with downtown Neenah as your backdrop across the water.

★★★★★ — Brian , Dec 2017

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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 13 mentions

“The views are awesome too as it sits right next to the river (obviously) but this is a great little family park!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Great Spot, Peaceful and Quiet, not a soul at the park at 4am, very filled during daytime however, and can get quite buggy during daylight hours”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Nice restrooms not to far from the playground.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“I enjoyed wandering this small park, walking on the boardwalk and checking out the yachts at the Yacht Club.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Plenty of parking along the streets.”

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Plan your run at Riverside Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteci.neenah.wi.us
  • Phone(920) 886-6060

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 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 Riverside Park

500 E Wisconsin Ave, Neenah, WI 54956

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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.