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Traxler Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 877 Google reviews · Running trail in Janesville, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Traxler 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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Riverfront spot with picnic tables & a boat launch, also home to the Rock Aqua Jays water-ski team.

What runners say about Traxler Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (877 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“Clean well kept, Great place to fish, the playground is well maintained and the shelter is always clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Haven't been back since, until this weekend, it's a very beautiful park, beautiful fall trees, we don't get to see that in alabama.”

Had a wonderful time watching our Lil girl run around for 5 hours hearing when do the Fireworks start Pops 🎉 🎊 😄 Met a great friend and then enjoyed the food with there service and also the fireworks 🎆 Definitely an event we always talk about going to

★★★★★ — Branden , Jul 2024

Very good park for walk n jogging by cycling, they have good trails n a small hike too with a pond with ducks and wildlife

★★★★☆ — Shah , Jul 2023

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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 5 mentions

“Haven't been back since, until this weekend, it's a very beautiful park, beautiful fall trees, we don't get to see that in alabama.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Easy access to the river with plenty of parking for trailers”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Food Trucks were available, Bleachers, Restrooms!”

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Plan your run at Traxler Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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
  • Websitejanesvillewi.gov
  • Phone(608) 755-3000

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 Traxler Park

600 N Main St, Janesville, WI 53545

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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.