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Western Green Area Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Running trail in DeForest, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Western Green Area 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-friendlyRestrooms

Park featuring a playground, basketball court, dog-friendly areas, and picnic pavilions.

What runners say about Western Green Area Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (96 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This park is a dream come true. I brought my dog here to run around a little & was very impressed. Theres small streams of water throughout the trails - including a cute little bridge, pet stations for bags, a nice clean bathroom, loads of beautiful grass and scenery. I wish this was my backyard. Very nice park!

★★★★★ — Melissa , Oct 2018

I walk these trails often, nice peaceful area, clean bathroom, See deer once in a while.

★★★★★ — Ronald , Jun 2023

Very nice park. Plenty of places to play. Even a full sized basketball court, so bring a ball. A nice out doors gazebo and plenty of walking paths. The play ground equipment is nice and newish.

★★★★★ — Rayne , May 2018

This place is exceptional. Paved paths, nature areas, dog friendly, kids areas and pavilions. Try it one and you will be a regular. #4beaglesInAvan

★★★★★ — Kf , Sep 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 96 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.

🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Theres small streams of water throughout the trails - including a cute little bridge, pet stations for bags, a nice clean bathroom, loads of beautiful grass and scenery.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“I brought my dog here to run around a little & was very impressed.”

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Plan your run at Western Green Area 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitevi.deforest.wi.us
  • Phone+1 608-846-6751

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 am–10 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 Western Green Area Park

Western Green Park Shelter, DeForest, WI 53532

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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.