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Riverside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 451 Google reviews · Running trail in Watertown, 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.
Sprawling park featuring tennis and volleyball courts, plus playgrounds, baseball fields and fishing spots.
What runners say about Riverside Park
“Kayaks to rent, baseball field, super clean bathrooms, walk around the lake, feed the ducks or fish, and huge wood playground for the kids!”
“Gorgeous Riverside Park along Rock River in Watertown Wisconsin is the town park with everything.”
Great Park! Lots of water and fishing. Fun for playing and walking, looking at wildlife, and even having get togethers! Bathrooms are far from nice but it doesnt need to be anything special for a quick in and out bathroom break. The park is really big and fun, wood is old and worn but doesnt take away from the fun!
I loved walking around this park. We saw lots of baby ducks and geese since it was late May. Of course there was plenty of goose poop all over, but nothing can be done about that.
Always a great park. Play areas, picnicking, groups or walks - a wonderful experience.
Multiple volleyball courts, tennis courts, and basketball courts. There is a stage, a dance hall, and large restrooms. There are two playgrounds for the kids, but the wooden one is much bigger, and it has a fence to keep your kids from running to the river.
Trail conditions & character
“Gorgeous Riverside Park along Rock River in Watertown Wisconsin is the town park with everything.”
“Kayaks to rent, baseball field, super clean bathrooms, walk around the lake, feed the ducks or fish, and huge wood playground for the kids!”
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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Phone(920) 262-8080
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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