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Rotary Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 529 Google reviews · Running trail in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Rotary 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.

PavedScenicHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park featuring picnic shelters, a trail, softball & volleyball, a playground & restrooms.

What runners say about Rotary Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (529 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“We had a large picnic here a in the fall and it was very well maintained and just an overall good spot.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“The park is beautifully maintained and stretches along the Menomonee River, making it a scenic place to unwind.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“There are plenty of sturdy trees with just the right spacing, so it’s easy to set up and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.”

This is a great park that I've been visiting ever since I was a child. There's a park with a playground, a big river flows through the middle of the park which is my favorite part to walk....& also catch minnows and crawfish. I've also had several family reunions here due to the large picnic area.

★★★★★ — Aliza , Jul 2024

This park is so beautiful and peaceful and has so many things to do for a relatively normal/small park. There is a walking trail, river, two pavilions, one having a big fireplace and grill.

★★★★★ — Dani , Oct 2018

Nice park for my grandkids, 4 & 6yo. Much shade by the play area is welcome, as are the many picnic tables. The paved paths are excellent for exploring the Menomonee river with bridges to boot! We fished once and caught a teeny perch which we then released!

★★★★★ — Kathleen , Oct 2018

I love our park! I grew up next to it and whenever I go home I go for walks. You can rent the pagodas for events and there is an old trail in the woods I explored from 30 years ago—if you can find it :D Hint: from the parking lot, walk towards the woods and pause at the edge.

★★★★★ — Haley , Jun 2025

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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 8 mentions

“The park is beautifully maintained and stretches along the Menomonee River, making it a scenic place to unwind.”

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🚻 Restrooms 8 mentions

“Big, spacious, bathrooms, climbing trees, eating areas, bridge, sand volleyball, safe playground!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“There are plenty of sturdy trees with just the right spacing, so it’s easy to set up and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“In winter, there are hills all the locals go on making it just an all around great place to go.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There is a playground, baseball field, a little bridge, and great parking on both sides of it so you aren't too far away from anything.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The paved paths are excellent for exploring the Menomonee river with bridges to boot!”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Rotary Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websitemenomonee-falls.org
  • Phone+1 262-532-4700
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–9:30 pm
Friday 6 am–9:30 pm
Saturday 6 am–9:30 pm
Sunday 6 am–9:30 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 Rotary Park

N86W14230 Fond du Lac Ave, 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.