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Silver Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 123 Google reviews · Running trail in Manitowoc, Wisconsin · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Silver Lake Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

ScenicRestroomsQuiet

Lakeside area for kayaking and canoeing, plus hiking and fishing.

What runners say about Silver Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (123 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Nice clean park, clean restroom, nice picnic and bbq spots and park.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Was winter when I visited, very quiet and beautiful.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Was winter when I visited, very quiet and beautiful.”

Very cute little park. There is a small playground good for young children, and swings. There is a short wood chip path to walk along, and there are piers in the lake. You can launch kayaks here. There were people fishing. There is an outhouse.

★★★★☆ — Jessica , May 2023

Beautiful, very small park, gorgeous wildflowers. The lake is getting over run by algae, no gas motors boats. Wouldn't want to swim, but great for kayaking.

★★★★★ — Mandilynne , Aug 2017

Was winter when I visited, very quiet and beautiful. They have short trails which are great for kid's to go out and walk on and still be within sight of your there for a picnic or something. Nice slow creek runs along the park for great scenery and relaxation.

★★★★★ — Kevin , Mar 2018

Nice little local park. There's short trails through the wooded areas. A nice gazebo atop the center of the park. The docks are nice for fishing. No prize winning fish but it's enough to keep a person entertained if they're just looking to get out. The boat ramp is brand new.

★★★★★ — Sam , Sep 2018

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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 7 mentions

“Great date destination i love the view good for a nice short walk also go fishing somethimes mostly bullhead but got a couple yellowbelly bluegills as well.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“Nice clean park, clean restroom, nice picnic and bbq spots and park.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Was winter when I visited, very quiet and beautiful.”

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Plan your run at Silver Lake Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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
  • Websitemanitowoccountywi.gov
  • Phone(920) 683-4185

Where to find Silver Lake Park

5904 Calumet Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220

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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.