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Waupun Dog Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Running trail in Waupun, Wisconsin · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Waupun Dog 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.

Open 24hDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

Dog run featuring benches and picnic tables in a fenced-in space, as well as agility pieces.

What runners say about Waupun Dog Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (77 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Very clean, great group of regulars that come on certain days & times.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“The park is very large, and a great place to let your dog run and socialize!”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 7 mentions

“Oh, and there's a spot where water can accumulate and some dogs love to play in it lol fair warning”

This is a fairly simple dog park but it's our dog's favorite place. It is one large, open area and completely fenced in. It is completely grass-covered with a few trees near the back. There are a few agility pieces for the dogs. There are a few benches and picnic tables for the humans.

★★★★☆ — Rebecca , Jun 2025

Heard about the Waupun Dog Park from a lady while walking my wife’s dog. So told the wife I would check it out. So me and the Ry guy took a short road trip out to the park. This is facility looks to be well cared for. It is a large facility, about 4 football fields long by about 1 wide.

★★★★★ — David , Aug 2018

Very nice park. The other pups, 6, were all friendly and nice. Big area to walk. Could've done without the freezing wind though!

★★★★★ — Janice , Feb 2026

Love this place! Large, fenced in, plenty of room for your dog to run and play!

★★★★★ — Marcy , Mar 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 77 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 41 mentions

“A bit muddy and lacking in play equipment a bit but is an enormous space for you and your dog to have fun and interact with others and their dogs.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There is a parking area that's shared with the local humane society.”

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Plan your run at Waupun Dog Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitewaupunfestivals.com
  • Social 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

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 Waupun Dog Park

N2839 Co Rd M, Waupun, WI 53963

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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.