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Three Bridges Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 339 Google reviews · Running trail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Three Bridges 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.
Picturesque urban park featuring trails for walking and biking, as well as fishing.
What runners say about Three Bridges Park
“If you wanna get away from the ugly in my beautiful inner city to exercise, this bike trail is amazing for some alone time and friend time.”
Beautiful trails, lots of areas for bikes, strollers, skates, etc - as well as hiking, kayaking and fishing. Very quiet and relaxing. A good mixture of natural and urban scenery well blended. Would be nice if there was a garbage can🗑 or two, so people might be encouraged to through things away vs on the ground.
This part of the Hank Aaron State Trail has a great urban trail with railroad tracks on one side and lovely long golden grass on the other side gently towering above the Menomonee River. The park replanted a lot of the same grass that was there when the Native Americans lived in that area along the river.
Yes, it's industrial - it's a nature walk in a historically industrial area. The revitalization of nature along side the still-operating train yard bookended by the stadium and the Domes, is worth taking in. The UEC has provided a ton to help reignite the natural beauty of the area.
I stumbled upon this awesome area by accident whilst exploring the menomonee valley on foot and it is fricking wonderful! Besides the great Hank Aaron bike trail there are thoughtfully placed trails which afford the weary explorer privacy and serenity getting one close to the Menomonee River proper!
Trail conditions & character
“If you wanna get away from the ugly in my beautiful inner city to exercise, this bike trail is amazing for some alone time and friend time.”
“Lots of nicely paved and unpaved paths running through it.”
“The park is a little challenging to find—there's a small parking lot on 33rd Court (turn off Canal Street to Roundhouse Road to reach 33rd Court.”
“There are no services here—no bathrooms or water fountains that I know of.”
“There are no services here—no bathrooms or water fountains that I know of.”
Plan your run at Three Bridges 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitethevalleymke.org
- Phone+1 414-207-4717
- Social Instagram · 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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