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Veterans' Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · Running trail in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Veterans' Memorial 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.
Park featuring green lawns, riverside views, and a stage where live music is performed on Thursdays.
What runners say about Veterans' Memorial Park
“The place is very well kept and such an amazing spot to honor our service men and women!”
“a beautiful little spot along the river walking path with benches and picnic tables.”
“Nice quiet and clean area with lots of history to check out!”
Very pleasant way to enjoy the Wisconsin River, either by walking through or sitting in the park. The new performance area is great for bands and speakers, and the landscaping really enhances the park. Steps lead down to rocks and a small dock for fishing, boating, and other river activities.
Found this park walking around seeing what I could find while visiting Wisconsin Rapids. Great park beautiful river and street vendors today along side the river.
A beautiful spot for a picnic, walk, family time and pictures. The place is very well kept and such an amazing spot to honor our service men and women!!!
Very clean, plenty of picnic tables, good fishing spot. Space for kids to run around
Trail conditions & character
“I miss the Sugar Bowl diner that was here when I was young, but the river view, Thursday lunch live music, and amazing weather really helps you forget the past.”
“Nice quiet and clean area with lots of history to check out!”
Plan your run at Veterans' Memorial 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.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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