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Wolske Bay Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Menomonie, Wisconsin · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Wolske Bay 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.

Lit at nightScenicStroller / ADA

What runners say about Wolske Bay Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (28 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“we went to see the beautiful winter lights!”

There is a lot here, for such a small park. Benches with fire pits. Boat launch and kayak launch. Walking path. Winter activities Personally just walked around and checked out the area including the “Marina” and got to see some nice full blooming white lotus growing among the lily pads It was quiet on this day and…

★★★★★ — Hank , Jul 2025

We received a tip about Wolske Bay Park in Menomonie, WI having a Christmas light display. We had never been to this park, but it was easy to locate near the public library/Lake Menomin. On-site parking.

★★★★★ — Sara , Dec 2023

We went in the winter for ice skating. They plowed a big rink and loop around the holiday light display. There is a fire pit for smores and a warming house with free ice skate rental. The Mayor was there and brought hot chocolate for all!

★★★★★ — Rachel , Jan 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 28 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.

💡 Lit for night running 8 mentions

“We received a tip about Wolske Bay Park in Menomonie, WI having a Christmas light display.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“we went to see the beautiful winter lights!”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 4 mentions

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Plan your run at Wolske Bay 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.

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 Wolske Bay Park

900 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie, WI 54751

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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.