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Riverwalk Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Running trail in Baraboo, Wisconsin · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Riverwalk 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.

Open 24hScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parking

Park with picnic tables and benches offering scenic views, good for kids.

What runners say about Riverwalk Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (47 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions
🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Absolutely beautiful place definitely recommend coming here as I will be coming back to Rejoice the scenery”

Great little scenic walk. It is dog friendly but I wouldn't let your dog swim in certain areas of the river as it had rapids and rocks. I let my Chesapeake swim by the bridge and she did great with it

★★★★★ — Trixie , Aug 2023

We really enjoyed the paved walking path along the river. We started from the Ochsner Zoo parking lot. There is a pavilion there with restrooms. The path, although not marked, is just down a steep incline, at the end of the parking lot, and it took us straight to the river walking path.

★★★★★ — Guadalupe , Jul 2022

Need to get off the highway for a bit and found this interesting and restful place. A little walk in the cool air revived us for the trip home. I am sure this is a great place to spend a summer day.

★★★★☆ — Sam , Apr 2022

Well kept and clean. I enjoyed the walk along the river . it was so beautiful. We even saw ducks . My granddaughter loved going under the bridge and to the park . Such a great family outing.

★★★★★ — Angie , Oct 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 47 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“Absolutely beautiful place definitely recommend coming here as I will be coming back to Rejoice the scenery”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“We started from the Ochsner Zoo parking lot.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“It is dog friendly but I wouldn't let your dog swim in certain areas of the river as it had rapids and rocks.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Riverwalk Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websitecityofbaraboo.com
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Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Riverwalk Park

109 Water St, Baraboo, WI 53913

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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.