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Sheridan Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 994 Google reviews · Running trail in Cudahy, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Sheridan 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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyQuiet

Waterside access & vistas, plus tennis, basketball, playgrounds & a paved multi-use trail.

What runners say about Sheridan Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (994 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Rode my bike along the shoreline and this was the most scenic part of the ride.”

Great place to come hang out by the lake and explore, find sea glass and stones. Not generally very busy, the park above is nice see lots of families, runners, and dogs.

★★★★★ — Kyle , Dec 2023

Very clean and nice large park. There is a pool, spots to rent for parties. The playground looks fun and there are trails for hiking, biking and just strolling. One paved trail leads down to the lakefront. This Sandy spot has wave breaks and spots for amazing photos.

★★★★★ — Danielle , Sep 2018

We took a short and curvy trail to get to the water, where there were cool piers along the beach that you can walk all the way into the lake - makes good pictures! The lake is beautiful!

★★★★★ — Z , Sep 2020

I love coming here and walking the trails, especially the one that leads down to the lake

★★★★★ — A , Oct 2023

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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 10 mentions

“One of my favorite parks that is dog friendly with great cliff side views of the lake.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Not generally very busy, the park above is nice see lots of families, runners, and dogs.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It truly has a bit of everything, which makes it a great spot for families, friends, or a peaceful walk.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“One paved trail leads down to the lakefront.”

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Plan your run at Sheridan 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecounty.milwaukee.gov
  • Phone(414) 762-1550

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

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 Sheridan Park

4800 S Lake Dr, Cudahy, WI 53110

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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.