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Salem Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · Running trail in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Salem Community 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.

Natural surfaceDog-friendlyRestrooms

Park in the woods with ball fields and a playground.

What runners say about Salem Community Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (129 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Really nice and clean, worth checking out considering your paying for it!”

I love going to camp at wonderland Senior Camp they provide a great opportunity for Senior to enjoy for 4 day and they also have a lots of activities to keep us busy doing the stay thank God for the Savation Army thinking about the Senior to come out and have safe fun no noise,gun,no police car running all night very…

★★★★★ — Bertha , Jun 2019

I go there to read scripture and meditate. It is usually quiet. It's a beautiful setting and has secluded walk along a creek. There are facilities for small children and ball fields.

★★★★★ — Michael , Jun 2020

A really nice place to take the dogs for a nice walk. Beautiful area and a nice place to enjoy that my tax dollars pay for. Very clean and pretty well kept. A really nice place to take your dog and yourself too.

★★★★★ — Zakman , May 2022

Love this park! Always come here for a nice walk, any time of year! Trails are kept up well and there are alot of different areas to explore.

★★★★★ — Elliott , Apr 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 129 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“Place is awesome, take my two dogs with me they love it!”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“The bathrooms were locked but they have a porta potty.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Salem Community Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

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

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 Salem Community Park

9410 256th Ave, Salem Lakes, WI 53168

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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.