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Sunfish Pond
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in DeForest, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sunfish Pond'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.
Park with kid-friendly hiking trails, fishing, and biking.
What runners say about Sunfish Pond
“There is also a beautiful little butterfly garden.”
“Love this path, great for running, walking, or biking and pets on leash are welcome.”
This pond is a great place for the little one to try to catch fish. A little hard to access areas around the pond because of the grass, but they have a nice fishing deck. The area also links up to the bike path by conservancy place-cool little boardwalk area and some steep hills.
Really well maintained trail for walking, biking,etc. The trails connect easily so you can follow them through Deforest. Quiet and safe for use anytime. Nice pond to take your kids fishing. I think it's supposed to be for kids only. It has easy shoreline access and a fishing deck.
Nice little trail in the middle of Windsor. Have never fished it, since it is intended for those 16 and under, but have seen fish jump in the open water. There is also a beautiful little butterfly garden. Lots of nature to enjoy, deer, cranes, bunnies and birds.
Beautiful trail! Great for the entire family, lots of space for people, pets and bikes to share the trail with lovely views of the upper Yahara river.
Trail conditions & character
“There is also a beautiful little butterfly garden.”
“The area also links up to the bike path by conservancy place-cool little boardwalk area and some steep hills.”
Plan your run at Sunfish Pond
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- Websitevi.deforest.wi.us
- Phone+1 608-846-6751
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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