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Sauerman Woods Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 180 Google reviews · Running trail in Crown Point, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sauerman Woods 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.
Wooded city park with a small lake, open green spaces & a children's playground.
What runners say about Sauerman Woods Park
“Clean and awesome, newer build style.”
“Thank you Crown Point for making such a beautiful public place for the community.”
“There is lots to do for people of all ages.”
Nice playground. Great little nature trail around the perimeter through trees, and bridges.
So peaceful and quiet! Had the whole place to myself! There was snow when I came, and this was my first time so it took me some time to figure out the pathway runs alongside the left side of the pond, so that's my pro tip! There's a bench by the water for reflection time if that's your vibe.
Thank you Crown Point for making such a beautiful public place for the community. There is lots to do for people of all ages. They have lots of picnic tables under a beautiful gazebo, multiple volleyball courts with sand flooring giving it a nice beach vibe, multiple pickleball courts, a nice sized walking path along…
Huge, diverse playground for kids of many ages and abilities. Swings, slides, spinning, climbing and musical equipment. Some wheelchair accessible equipment. Park has 2 ponds, one with a paved loop that runners, (dog) walkers, and skaters were enjoying.
Trail conditions & character
“Very little shade from the sun, and restrooms on either side would have been great but like I said a very beautiful park.”
“Thank you Crown Point for making such a beautiful public place for the community.”
“There's construction going on for a parking lot I think, so parking rn is not ideal, but I'm sure come spring that'll get completed.”
“Very little shade from the sun, and restrooms on either side would have been great but like I said a very beautiful park.”
“Park has 2 ponds, one with a paved loop that runners, (dog) walkers, and skaters were enjoying.”
“Some wheelchair accessible equipment.”
“Park has 2 ponds, one with a paved loop that runners, (dog) walkers, and skaters were enjoying.”
Plan your run at Sauerman Woods 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — 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.
- Websitecrownpoint.in.gov
- Phone(219) 661-2271
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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