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Shaler Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 135 Google reviews · Running trail in Waupun, 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 Shaler 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.
Fishing is available at this city park with a memorial and picnic tables.
What runners say about Shaler Park
“The park was well kept, with places to sit, and plenty of room for youngsters to run.”
“Located within the cemetery is the beautiful "Recording Angel" that brings chills with each visit.”
“Located beside the cemetery its always wonderful to come to this revered, quiet spot to pay homage to those who came before us and what they went through.”
This is a great park! Had a nice walk in the morning along the water, and enjoyed hearing the waterfall. Interesting statue and a bit of history too. I'll have to come back in the summer to see the fountain going.
Located beside the cemetery its always wonderful to come to this revered, quiet spot to pay homage to those who came before us and what they went through. Pretty site with the Rock River water backdrop, dam, picnic area across the way and the city Veterans Memorial beside the End of the Trail a little ways away.
This is a clean park, great place to put in for the Rock River Trail. There is easy parking and restrooms, as well as interesting memorials and art installations. It can be prone to flooding at times.
You can see some awesome sculptures by iconic James Frazier and Laredo Taft. The original End of the Trail sculpture is awe inspiring.
Trail conditions & character
“Located within the cemetery is the beautiful "Recording Angel" that brings chills with each visit.”
“There is easy parking and restrooms, as well as interesting memorials and art installations.”
“Located beside the cemetery its always wonderful to come to this revered, quiet spot to pay homage to those who came before us and what they went through.”
“Nice place to visit butiful water fountain and good fishing.”
Plan your run at Shaler 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
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 |
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