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South Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 881 Google reviews · Running trail in Oshkosh, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from South 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.

PavedScenicStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

Park featuring a playground, picnic areas, splash pad, ponds, basketball and tennis courts, and a paved trail.

What runners say about South Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (881 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“South Park in Oshkosh is a picturesque gem, offering a diverse range of attractions.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Kids of all ages and abilities love it.”

South Park is so much fun! It's very scenic, a great place to pack up the kids in a stroller / bikes/ etc. to walk/ roll around with other parents. The splash pad is killer in the summer. Kids of all ages and abilities love it.

★★★★★ — Lex , May 2022

What a beautiful park! Very nice paved walking paths, there was a nice park and splash pad for kids, fishing and places for a party.

★★★★★ — Danielle , Jun 2026

I walk my dog Jack here almost everyday. A beautiful walking trail and lots of fishing/bike riding. Very family oriented.

★★★★☆ — Charles , Jun 2024

Good park. Multiple play areas and a small splash pad. Nice river to walk down

★★★★★ — Kyle , May 2026

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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 6 mentions

“South Park in Oshkosh is a picturesque gem, offering a diverse range of attractions.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Facilities include shelters and restrooms.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Very nice paved walking paths, there was a nice park and splash pad for kids, fishing and places for a party.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“It's very scenic, a great place to pack up the kids in a stroller / bikes/ etc.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at South 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteci.oshkosh.wi.us
  • Phone+1 920-236-5080
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–11 pm
Tuesday 5 am–11 pm
Wednesday 5 am–11 pm
Thursday 5 am–11 pm
Friday 5 am–11 pm
Saturday 5 am–11 pm
Sunday 5 am–11 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 South Park

1300 Georgia St, Oshkosh, WI 54902

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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.