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Smith Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 143 Google reviews · Running trail in Platteville, Wisconsin · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Smith 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.
A playground and basketball court alongside trees and paved walking paths in a fenced-in space.
What runners say about Smith Park
“Really clean and cool looking park.”
“Lots of shade and dogs (on leashes) can go anywhere except inside the playground area (unless they're an actual service dog)”
“Smith Park is home to the Platteville Inclusive Playground, which is a great addition to the community with so many things to do for all ages.”
Smith Park is home to the Platteville Inclusive Playground, which is a great addition to the community with so many things to do for all ages. Smith Park is a city block of dedicated park space. Some highlights include mature trees, a paved walking path, bathrooms, basketball courts, and seating available throughout.
Very nice large park. Lots of room for the kids to run around. Covered picnic area as well as tables, benches scattered throughout. A few playground pieces for the kids available too. Parking is basically curbside along the perimeter of this large park.
Lots of different areas to play, a bathroom with a flushing toilet, a paved walking trail. Great for kids!
The new park is so cool! Plenty to do! Lots of shade. The new equipment is awesome! Good job Platteville!
Trail conditions & character
“Some highlights include mature trees, a paved walking path, bathrooms, basketball courts, and seating available throughout.”
“Some highlights include mature trees, a paved walking path, bathrooms, basketball courts, and seating available throughout.”
“Lots of shade and dogs (on leashes) can go anywhere except inside the playground area (unless they're an actual service dog)”
“Wonderfully updated park accessible for all ages and abilities of kids.”
“Parking is basically curbside along the perimeter of this large park.”
Plan your run at Smith Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteplatteville.org
- Phone+1 608-348-9741 ext. 2238
- Social Facebook
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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