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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
- Not reported
- 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.
Dog run featuring benches and picnic tables in a fenced-in space, as well as agility pieces.
What runners say about Waupun Dog Park
“Very clean, great group of regulars that come on certain days & times.”
“The park is very large, and a great place to let your dog run and socialize!”
“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.
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.
Very nice park. The other pups, 6, were all friendly and nice. Big area to walk. Could've done without the freezing wind though!
Love this place! Large, fenced in, plenty of room for your dog to run and play!
Trail conditions & character
“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.”
“There is a parking area that's shared with the local humane society.”
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 |
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