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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
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- 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.
What runners say about Wolske Bay Park
“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…
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.
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!
Trail conditions & character
“We received a tip about Wolske Bay Park in Menomonie, WI having a Christmas light display.”
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 |
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