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Scenic Running Trails in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 501 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 125 cities and towns — Green Bay, Madison, La Crosse, Eau Claire and 121 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.
The 250 most-reviewed in Wisconsin
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Peninsula State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,666 reviews
Huge scenic park with a 38-acre island, 18-hole golf course, bike trails, camping & more.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,516 reviews
Park on Lake Michigan featuring a veterans memorial, fishing, a paved walking trail & restrooms.
Grant Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,447 reviews
Lakefront park with a beach, 18-hole golf course & hiking trails winding through woods & ravines.
Willow River State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,381 reviews
3,000-acre riverside park encompassing Little Falls Lake with a waterfall, swimming & canoeing.
Cave Point County Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 3,894 reviews
Park featuring underwater caves, hiking trails & limestone cliffs along scenic Lake Michigan.
Lakeside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,428 reviews
Waterfront outdoor area with a quaint lighthouse, carousel & mini train ride, plus boat rentals.
High Cliff State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,343 reviews
State park on Lake Winnebago featuring scenic limestone cliffs, a beach, trails & picnic areas.
Seven Bridges
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,124 reviews
Forested 2-mi. ravine hiking trail overlooking the lake & crossing over 10 bridges.
Mirror Lake State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,184 reviews
2,200-acre park featuring a lake, woods & cliffs with a beach, hiking trails & canoe rentals.
Petrifying Springs Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,105 reviews
360-acre park with wooded trails, an 18-hole golf course, picnic areas, playgrounds & ball fields.
Riverside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,076 reviews
This enduring park has trails, open spaces & a band shell & also hosts an annual Riverfest.
Governor Dodge State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,912 reviews
5,350 acres featuring sandstone bluffs, 2 swimming lakes, hiking, off-road biking trails & more.
Whitnall Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,799 reviews
Wooded park offering a nature center with tours, botanical gardens, a golf course & walking trails.
Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,701 reviews
Venerable lakefront park with a golf course, ball fields, nature paths, events & an 1855 lighthouse.
Lion's Den Gorge Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,580 reviews
73-acre bluff along Lake Michigan with dramatic views, hiking, picnic spots & fishing.
Rib Mountain State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,535 reviews
Park featuring billion-year-old Rib Mountain, hiking & an observation tower with panoramic views.
Carson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,247 reviews
Serene lakeside park with a historic baseball stadium, kiddie train ride, local museum & playground.
Phoenix Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,170 reviews
This 9-acre riverbank park offers a walking labyrinth, picnic pavilion & year-round farmers' market.
Amnicon Falls State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,158 reviews
Nature park featuring waterfalls & rapids on the Amnicon River, trails & camping.
South Shore Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,174 reviews
Park on Lake Michigan with a beach, a beer garden, a playground & views of downtown.
Grandad Bluff Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,006 reviews
Large bluff offering hiking trails & a scenic overlook of the town of La Crosse.
Harrington Beach State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,904 reviews
715-acre park on Lake Michigan offering swimming, hiking, bird-watching & an astronomy observatory.
Pattison State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,864 reviews
Scenic park with the state’s highest waterfalls plus hiking trails, beach, nature center & wildlife.
Simmons Island Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,868 reviews
Scenic Lake Michigan park with a beach, lighthouse & picnic tables, plus trails & a playground.
Voyageur Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,785 reviews
Quaint city park on the banks of the Fox River with a playground, paved trails & boat docks.
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,606 reviews
This forested park offers trails, picnic areas, a nature center, camping & a summer outdoor stage.
Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,559 reviews
Sandstone gorge with mossy walls & a creek leading to a waterfall, popular for for shady hikes.
Greenfield Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,616 reviews
Recreation area featuring a family water park with waterslides, an 18-hole golf course & more.
Potawatomi State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,539 reviews
1,200-acre recreation area for water-based activities, camping, hiking, skiing, hunting & fishing.
Deland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,515 reviews
Lakeside park featuring beaches, play areas, a pavilion, boat ramps & a fish-cleaning station.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,427 reviews
185-acre habitat on Lake Michigan, with 6 miles of hiking trails & a 60-ft. observation tower.
Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,369 reviews
City nature reserve with boardwalks & trails through wetland, prairie & forest & a nature center.
Wequiock Falls County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,432 reviews
Tranquil roadside park with picnic tables, drinking water, restrooms & a scenic, seasonal waterfall.
Fox Brook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,367 reviews
223-acre park in a former quarry with a man-made swimming lake, paved walking trail & wetland.
Appleton Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,328 reviews
Sizable park filled with fields for baseball & soccer, a pavilion & a picnic area.
Pierce Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,265 reviews
Local park with a host of recreational facilities, including a disc-golf field & tennis courts.
Big Foot Beach State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,344 reviews
Lake Geneva park with swimming, canoeing & kayaking, short hiking trails & camping.
McCarty Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,251 reviews
Urban park with a swimming pool, lagoon, picnic areas, baseball diamonds & a multi-use trail.
Brown County WI Fonferek's Glen
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,171 reviews
This 74-acre nature park features a waterfall, dolomite cliffs, a creek, native trees & more.
Estabrook Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,153 reviews
Urban oasis on the Milwaukee River with a hiking trail, skate park, dog area & sport courts.
Perrot State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,134 reviews
Scenic park featuring hiking trails over bluffs with river views plus camping & picnic areas.
Doctor's Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,119 reviews
Remote beach area on the lakefront with wild & paved trails from the bluff parking lot to the shore.
Riverside Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,076 reviews
A playground, picnic space, open grassy lawns & fishing are the draw at this local, waterfront park.
Milwaukee River Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,112 reviews
Restored riverfront area featuring multiuse trails, kayaking, fishing piers & lots of green space.
Pewit's Nest
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,131 reviews
Popular for scenic hiking, this picturesque outdoor preserve features a glacier-carved gorge.
Lakefront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,066 reviews
City-run park hosting a calendar of outdoor concerts as well as having 7-day summer lifeguard cover.
Klode Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,062 reviews
This recreation area on Whitefish Bay features a sandy shoreline, plus a playground & tennis courts.
Myrick Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,066 reviews
Enduring park with paved paths, a large wooden play structure, picnic areas & a nature center.
Menominee Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,032 reviews
Lakefront park featuring a zoo, two playgrounds and boat launches.
Pheasant Branch Conservancy
4.8 ★★★★★ 985 reviews
160 acres comprising a variety of landscapes, with hiking & biking trails & downtown views.
Malone Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 975 reviews
Recreational green space offering wooded trails, an ice rink, playground & gazebo for live events.
Sheridan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 994 reviews
Waterside access & vistas, plus tennis, basketball, playgrounds & a paved multi-use trail.
HarborPark
4.7 ★★★★★ 950 reviews
Scenic green space boasting a lakeside promenade, a splash pad, a sculpture garden & summer events.
Evergreen Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 932 reviews
City park with walking trails through forested areas, a calendar of local events & picnic tables.
Upper Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 913 reviews
Large park on Lake Michigan with a playground, scenic views, hiking/biking trails & beach access.
Iverson Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 867 reviews
Home to many birds, this treed public space features a ball field, play area, beach & picnic spots.
Lake Wissota State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 923 reviews
Park with 1,000+ acres of forest & prairie plus a swimming lake, hiking, biking & horseback trails.
Jefferson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 914 reviews
Park with ballfields and playgrounds for kids along the shoreline of the Winnebago River.
Token Creek County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 894 reviews
Large 427-acre green space offering walking & equestrian trails, volleyball courts & campsites.
Eichelman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 873 reviews
Quaint park offering a beach & views of Lake Michigan, plus trails, a playground & flower garden.
South Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 881 reviews
Park featuring a playground, picnic areas, splash pad, ponds, basketball and tennis courts, and a paved trail.
Traxler Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 877 reviews
Riverfront spot with picnic tables & a boat launch, also home to the Rock Aqua Jays water-ski team.
Hoyt Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 838 reviews
Sprawling outdoor area featuring a swimming pool and a beer garden, along with trails.
Governor Nelson State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 863 reviews
Picturesque park featuring a beach on Lake Mendota, trails through woods & prairies, & a playground.
Telulah Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 843 reviews
Family-friendly park with picnic tables, walking & biking trails & a 9-hole disc golf course.
Rocky Arbor State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 891 reviews
Tranquil, 144-acre park with campsites & hiking trails amid pine-tree forests & sandstone bluffs.
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 782 reviews
Wildlife sanctuary for raptors and wolves, also housing a nature center.
Pfiffner Pioneer Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 811 reviews
Riverside park featuring the Pfiffner Building, a paved path, a bandshell, a gazebo & more.
Lake Geneva Shore Path
4.8 ★★★★★ 777 reviews
Lakefront trail meandering through private yards and showcasing lakeside mansions, plus gardens.
Glacial Drumlin Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 793 reviews
52-mile trail available to bikers, walkers, joggers & rollerbladers, with a use fee required.
Fritse Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 787 reviews
Park, playground, barbecue grill, picnic tables, and trails, featuring a playground, a lake and a long slide.
Lincoln Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 852 reviews
Riverfront park with a 9-hole golf course, swimming pool, soccer fields, play area & kayak launch.
Aztalan State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 788 reviews
This park made up of woodlands & open prairie offers activities such as hiking, fishing & boating.
Wolfenbuttel Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 771 reviews
Popular for weddings, this scenic area has a flower garden with a large pergola & water views.
Roche-a-Cri State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Recreational area with ancient rock carvings & rock art, plus camping, trails & a playground.
Lakeshore State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 734 reviews
22-acre urban state park with a fishing pier & marina, plus benches, views & a 1.7-mile paved trail.
Kletzsch Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 765 reviews
Relaxed park with soccer fields, trails and waterfalls, plus archery practice areas and fishing spots.
Cedar Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 740 reviews
Riverfront park with a waterfall, providing a playground, outdoor music stage, trail & picnic space.
Kimberly Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 739 reviews
Relaxing park along Lake Winnebago with a playground, fishing pier and picnic tables.
Door County Adventure Center at Whitefish Dunes State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 731 reviews
Park on Lake Michigan featuring hiking through dunes, forest & wetlands plus a nature center.
Kinnickinnic State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 745 reviews
Park with a sandy beach & 6.5 miles of hiking trails offering opportunities for fishing & hunting.
Devil's Punchbowl Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 739 reviews
Serene, tranquil nature preserve featuring a 45-foot waterfall and a rock amphitheater.
Stevens Point Sculpture Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 717 reviews
20-acre sculpture park with a wooded trail linking rotating environmental exhibits by local artists.
Glen Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 688 reviews
Established in 1898, this long-standing park boasts picnic and play areas, plus basketball and tennis courts.
Whitefish Dunes State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 657 reviews
State park offering hiking trails, a beach, camping, and picnic and barbecue areas.
Bender Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 698 reviews
Dog-friendly park near Lake Michigan offering a sandy beach, hiking trails and picnics.
Havenwoods State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 669 reviews
State forest popular for viewing birds & wildlife, with serene trails & kids' nature programs.
Fowler Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 654 reviews
Community park on the banks of Fowler Lake featuring a basketball court, picnic areas & fishing.
Kohler Park Dunes State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 629 reviews
Protected 154-acre area of stabilized lake dunes & wetlands on the edge of Lake Michigan.
Lakeview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 641 reviews
Spacious community park offering various athletic fields, multiple playgrounds & a splash pad.
Calumet County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 639 reviews
Spot with electric & basic campsites for tents & RVs, plus winter activities such as sledding.
Frame Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 626 reviews
City park on the Fox River offering a playground, picnic tables, a volleyball court, and bike trails.
Ashwaubomay Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 650 reviews
Seasonal place for swimming with a sandy beach, play equipment, volleyball court & other amenities.
Owen Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 631 reviews
Waterfront green space with trails & tennis courts, plus an outdoor concert stage built in 1938.
Scout Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 619 reviews
This natural wooded area features a lake for fishing, a paved lakeside path & a kids' play area.
Virmond County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 591 reviews
63-acre park with a lake overlook, picnic pavilion & playground, plus trails, benches & open fields.
Kettle Moraine State Forest- Pike Lake Unit
4.7 ★★★★★ 562 reviews
Forested park with hiking trails through glacial hills & valleys plus swimming, camping & fishing.
Bay View Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 551 reviews
Recreational green space with lake views, a paved trail, and a beach.
River Bend Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 537 reviews
Nature-focused spot boasting scenic trails, kid-friendly activities and maple syrup-making exhibits.
Hoffman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 546 reviews
Park offering baseball & softball fields as well as a playground & camping facilities.
Lake Vista Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 527 reviews
Lakeside park with a pier, bike trails, a pavilion, a playground and plenty of seating.
Lutz Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 562 reviews
Tranquil riverside park offering a playground, picnic areas with a gazebo & kayak & canoe launches.
Platte Mound M
4.7 ★★★★★ 524 reviews
Landmark "M" atop a hill has 290 stairs leading to scenic views, plus trails and picnic tables.
Riverside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 522 reviews
Picturesque riverfront park with trails, sports courts & fields, a sculpture garden & playgrounds.
Rotary Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 529 reviews
Park featuring picnic shelters, a trail, softball & volleyball, a playground & restrooms.
Silver Lake County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 538 reviews
Family-friendly park with a beach, disc golf course and MTB trails, as well as BBQs and playgrounds.
Bukolt Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 507 reviews
Riverside park offering swimming & fishing areas, plus athletic fields, a playground & a skate park.
Fox River Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 506 reviews
Vast, clean park featuring frisbee golf courses, playgrounds and sledding hills.
Brown County WI Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 491 reviews
Hiker-friendly park with flat trails as well as more challenging ones, plus ponds and a marsh.
Brown Deer Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 501 reviews
Expansive green space features a golf course, boathouse, soccer & softball fields & a sledding hill.
Valley View Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 508 reviews
City park with sports facilities, including baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and a disc golf course, plus playgrounds.
Mitchell Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 496 reviews
450-acre park & wetlands with arts center & trails for cross country skiing, biking & hiking.
Billings Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 485 reviews
Picnic-friendly park known for its hiking trails, playgrounds, boat ramp and scenic waterfront.
Coal Dock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 480 reviews
Clean, friendly park featuring a gazebo, picnic tables and a lighthouse.
Mount Simon Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 484 reviews
This 49-acre park offers 2 picnic pavilions & a 9-hole disc-golf course, plus a boat landing & dock.
Southport Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 493 reviews
Lakefront park with a playground, picnic tables, and opportunities for relaxation.
Red Arrow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 491 reviews
Beach & green space on Lake Michigan with ball fields, sport courts, a playground & picnic tables.
Port Washington South Beach Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 477 reviews
Lakefront beach spot with soft sand, shallow, clear water and an alerting system for riptides.
Green Isle Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 471 reviews
Park featuring basketball, baseball & soccer along with picnic areas, a playground & river fishing.
University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum
4.9 ★★★★★ 442 reviews
1,200 acres of varied habitats including prairies, forests & wetlands plus trails & nature classes.
John Muir Mountain Biking Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 450 reviews
Park with hiking and mountain bike trails, including a skills course and a kids' loop.
La Crosse River State Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 469 reviews
Scenic 21-mi. trail for biking, jogging & walks through forest, prairies, wetlands & over bridges.
River Prairie Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 457 reviews
Scenic park, with trails and a splash pad for kids plus a shelter for picnics around a creek.
O'Hauser Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 455 reviews
Woodsy and expansive park for disc golf, plus playgrounds, baseball fields and volleyball.
Standing Rocks County Park & Winter Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 444 reviews
Park featuring 30-40 holes of disc golf, plus hiking and biking trails.
Prairie Moraine County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 442 reviews
Rolling 160-acre park offering scenic views of its glacier-made geology & exercise space for dogs.
North Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 451 reviews
Relaxing shoreline area for walking and dog-walking, plus biking and kayaking trails.
Pennoyer Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 456 reviews
Established in 1934, this 39-acre park features a playground, restrooms & tennis/pickleball courts.
Sheehan Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 465 reviews
Serene park with sports fields, a playground & seasonal wildflowers, plus cross-country ski trails.
Covered Bridge County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 434 reviews
Stream-adjacent park for picnics and fishing, featuring a covered wooden bridge built in 1876.
Ridge Run Park East
4.8 ★★★★★ 433 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic area & sports fields, plus trails, fishing & a lighted sledding hill.
Riverside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 451 reviews
Sprawling park featuring tennis and volleyball courts, plus playgrounds, baseball fields and fishing spots.
Lake Pacawa Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 436 reviews
Park featuring a beach, playground, and splash pad, plus a picnic area and a baseball field.
Hartung Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 418 reviews
Park featuring trails, a playground, a pond, swings, picnic tables.
Oak Creek Parkway
4.6 ★★★★★ 425 reviews
Serpentining green space that borders Oak Creek and includes open park land, shrubs & trees.
Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 405 reviews
Nature preserve with a 12-acre arboretum, woodlands, and historic buildings, plus trails and stargazing.
Hubbard Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 401 reviews
Public park with trails, picnic tables, and a beer garden, plus a summer fish fry.
Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 403 reviews
Park with a lake offering swimming and boat launches, as well as hiking trails.
Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy
4.7 ★★★★★ 402 reviews
231-acre nature preserve since 1990 with a boardwalk & bird-viewing tower, plus a pavilion & trails.
Oakwood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 403 reviews
Relaxed outdoor spot with baseball fields and tennis courts as well as a playground and a pond.
Rod & Gun Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 389 reviews
35-acre park featuring 8 spring-fed ponds & offering a volleyball court, playground & picnic spots.
Badger Prairie County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 387 reviews
City park boasting playing fields, multiuse trails & picnic areas, plus a playground.
Nepco Lake County Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 423 reviews
Clean park featuring a beach, playgrounds and picnic areas, plus trails.
Great River Landing
4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
Picnicking, biking, fishing, and sunsets are available at this spot overlooking the Mississippi and Black Rivers.
Lowes Creek County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 378 reviews
250-acre park providing a variety of hiking, skiing & biking trails, a fishing stream & picnic area.
Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 377 reviews
Hilly state park providing trails for hiking of varying difficulty as well as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Big Bay Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 374 reviews
Lakefront beach with hiking paths and picnic areas, known for its tranquil atmosphere.
Boyd Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 387 reviews
Riverfront acreage offering seasonal sporting activities, fishing, trails & picnicking with grills.
Maywood
4.8 ★★★★★ 362 reviews
This 135-acre nature park features 6 ecosystems, an arboretum & a butterfly & hummingbird garden.
Emma Carlin Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 359 reviews
Network of single-track mountain biking trails with intermediate to advanced difficulty levels.
Jacobus Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 372 reviews
Tree-lined park offering a mixed-use trail, pond & athletic field, plus a playground & wading pool.
Buttermilk Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 372 reviews
Hilly park with 20-acres of lawns, playgrounds, tennis & basketball courts & a sledging slope.
Peabody Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 369 reviews
Multi-use facility with numerous sports courts, picnic areas, disc golf, a boat ramp & wading pool.
Hoyt Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 365 reviews
A former quarry, this recreational area has picnic shelters with stone fireplaces & a trail network.
Brandt-Quirk Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 372 reviews
Grassy park with a soccer field, softball/baseball diamond & tennis courts, plus walking trails.
Heesakker Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 354 reviews
Hiking trails feature at this community park with fishing, sport courts & winter ice skating.
Birkmose Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 354 reviews
Low-key park known for its tranquil atmosphere & elevated views of the river & valley.
Wakanda Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 366 reviews
Trails, baseball fields, play equipment, an 18-hole disc-golf course & a seasonal water park.
Homestead Hollow County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 364 reviews
Dog-friendly park with a playground and scenic walking paths.
Red Arrow Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 372 reviews
Waterfront park with a swimming beach, playground & rentable picnic pavilion with a grill.
Rockport Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
246-acre space with a Native American-themed playground, outdoor pool & winter cross-country skiing.
Owen Conservation Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 341 reviews
This 97-acre property offers a network of hiking trails, views & an abundance of plants & wildlife.
Peace Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 347 reviews
City park featuring a large wooden playset, mountain biking trails, and a picnic area.
Brown County WI Reforestation Camp
4.7 ★★★★★ 332 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails, picnic tables, and cross-country skiing, plus camping and a playground.
Three Bridges Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 339 reviews
Picturesque urban park featuring trails for walking and biking, as well as fishing.
Doty Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 331 reviews
Park with a tennis court, basketball and pickleball courts, picnic tables, and a playground.
Fox River Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 338 reviews
Riverside preserve with boardwalks, multi-use trails & a nature center with interpretive displays.
CamRock County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 321 reviews
Mountain-biking, hiking and kayaking area with trails, playgrounds, shelters, picnic tables and toilets.
Viking County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 333 reviews
Large park with multiple dog beaches and off-leash areas, plus a disc-golf course.
Navy Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 322 reviews
City green space with a walking track, a fishing pier, outdoor events & statues honoring veterans.
Kenosha Sand Dunes
4.4 ★★★★☆ 343 reviews
Modest stretch of protected sand dunes on Lake Michigan with hiking trails & scenic views.
Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - North
4.7 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Low prairie & wetlands cover 2,000 acres at this preserve with a trail & boardwalk for visitors.
Capital Springs Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 313 reviews
This expansive open space features camping, picnic shelters, trails & a pond with boat launch.
Lakeview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 309 reviews
Beautiful beachfront park featuring a lighthouse and picnic tables as well as a dog park.
Nordic Skiing and Hiking Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 295 reviews
Popular place for hiking and cross-country skiing with multiple trails for varying difficulty levels.
Smolenski Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 290 reviews
Park with a pavilion, ball field, playground, restrooms, and picnic areas, plus trails.
Sanders Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 296 reviews
Community park featuring picnic areas, a playground, scenic nature trail & campgrounds.
Kern Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 302 reviews
This riverside park features basketball & tennis courts, a softball diamond & picnic areas.
Josten Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Park with a playground, baseball field, picnic tables, and trails, plus tennis and volleyball courts.
Dorothy Carnes County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
Landscaped park with a lake, trails, playgrounds and picnicking plus birding.
Riverside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
Urban space with trails for hiking and biking, playgrounds and an ecology center.
Menomonee River Parkway
4.6 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Strip of green space with walking & cycling trails in scenic surrounds with river views & wildlife.
Honey Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Park with a basketball court and picnic tables, plus a museum and a cemetery.
Superior Municipal Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Park featuring a paved path, disc golf course and ski routes, plus walking, biking and other outdoor activities.
Raymer's Cove
4.8 ★★★★★ 237 reviews
Nature preserve with hiking trails leading to a small beach on the lake.
Warnimont Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 241 reviews
Scenic park featuring lake views, a golf course and dog park and trails for running.
Upper Hixon Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 238 reviews
Natural area known for its hiking & mountain-biking trails, along with scenic lookouts.
Alford Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 241 reviews
Park with a small parking lot featuring Lake Michigan sunsets, and opportunities to hunt for beach glass.
Cravath Lakefront Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 255 reviews
Manicured grassy area and lakeside park for fishing and picnics.
Pike Lake Beach
4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Lake with hiking trails and beaches for swimming.
Yahara Heights County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
Large dog area and a trail network at this park featuring lake views.
Sam Poerio Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 245 reviews
70-acre suburban park with baseball fields, picnic shelters, a playground, parking & restrooms.
1000 Islands Environmental Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
Kid-friendly, free nature center with trails for hiking and observing wildlife.
Trestle Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Paved trail. featuring a playground and a bridge, with some benches for resting.
Lions Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
Relaxed local park featuring baseball fields, tennis courts and playgrounds as well as walking paths.
Willowbrook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Park with a basketball court, a playground, picnic tables, and BBQ grills, plus a river.
Wehr Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 223 reviews
Hiking and birding spot dotted with wildflowers, plus a waterfall and trails around a lake.
Isle of Ferns Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Tranquil riverside park, reached by a bridge, for walking and hiking, plus fishing.
Egret Hiking Trail and Boardwalk Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 213 reviews
Hiking area with trails, a floating boardwalk, and picnic tables, plus marsh views.
Tivoli Island Natural Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Park offering a dam, fishing, walking paths, and wildlife, plus picnic tables.
Robert O Cook Memorial Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
160 acres of native forest, wetland & marked trails known for cross country skiing & snowshoeing.
Kiekhaefer Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
Scenic park with a sledding hill and disc golf, plus hiking, biking and horseback-riding trails.
Lake View Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 213 reviews
Relaxed park with a dog run, grills and a playground plus views of Lake Michigan.
Marinette City Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 216 reviews
Popular destination for picnics, Frisbee golf and sledding also featuring a campground for tents and RVs.
Rotary Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring soccer and baseball fields, ponds and walking trails.
Bald Bluff Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Recreation area offering hiking trails with rocky viewpoints and a formation known as Elephant Rock.
Jordan County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
Spacious and private campsites along with playground areas, plus bathrooms.
Sunset Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
Green space featuring a baseball field, a playground, picnic areas, and restrooms, plus a bike trail.
Whitefish Dunes State Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
State park featuring a sandy beach, hiking trails and wooded areas.
Fox River Parkway South
4.6 ★★★★★ 196 reviews
Scenic 63-acre riverside parkway offering hiking, sports fields & ice skating rinks & a picnic area.
Stigler Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Preserve featuring a 1.18-mile loop trail, plus a small creek and bridges.
Rock River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Park featuring grassy areas, a playground, picnic tables, an open-air pavilion and a shelter.
Lisbon Community Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds and trails for walking, biking and sledding.
Hamus Nature Preserve & Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Nature preserve featuring a trio of ponds, picnic tables and barbecue grills, as well as walking trails for dogs.
County Grounds Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
Park offering trails for hiking and dog-walking through rolling hills.
McGaw Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
Recreation site offering baseball, softball, tennis, and volleyball courts, plus picnic facilities, and a playground.
Baird Creek Preservation Foundation
4.6 ★★★★★ 188 reviews
Large natural area with paved and dirt trails for hiking, biking and dog walks.
Kettle Moraine State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
State park featuring a lake, picnic tables, and a public restroom, plus trails.
Stricker's Pond
4.7 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
Trails winding through a park, featuring basketball and tennis courts, plus a soccer field.
Hanson Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 192 reviews
Paved pathways for walkers, joggers and cyclists, plus a playground.
Mary Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
Laid-back park with playgrounds, tennis courts and picnic spots.
Sunnyvale County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Lake and river beach park, with swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking and picnic spots.
Katherine Kearney Carpenter Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
Park offering picnic tables and trails for humans and dogs, plus open areas.
Prospect Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
Wooded picnic-table park featuring a playground, an overlook and a pavilion with fireplace and barbecue facilities.
Ledgeview Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
Clean park with a baseball diamond plus a playground for kids and paved trails.
Falk Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 177 reviews
Hiking trails through stands of native trees & grassland bird habitat, with picnic facilities.
Quaas Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Popular park encompassing ballfields, courts and trails.
Phelan Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 176 reviews
Relaxed venue with a playground, skate park, and disc golf course.
Paul E. Stry Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
Unpretentious nature reserve boasting scenic trails and waterfalls as well as a pond and fountain.
Arrowhead Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 173 reviews
Park with benches around a lake featuring a trail for walking, running, and biking, plus fishing and kayaking.
Loop the Little Lake Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 158 reviews
Trail for walking, running, biking or fishing that offers scenic views.
Island Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
Park with a trail along a river that's suitable for biking and walking.
Putnam Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Numerous native trees, plants, animals & birds populate this diverse wilderness area with trails.
Fonferek's Glen Brown County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Family-friendly outdoor spot featuring a waterfall, hiking trails and a viewing platform for the falls.
Day Use Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 154 reviews
Popular outdoor recreation area featuring hiking trails through forests and prairies to a beach, a picnic area and a tower.
Froemming Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
Relaxed, family-friendly, green space featuring sand volleyball, baseball, and tennis courts, plus a beer garden.
Ice Age Trail - West Bend Segment
4.8 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Hiking area featuring glacial terrain, mountain biking, and kid-friendly trails.
Sauk Creek Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Secluded spot featuring a small waterfall, hiking trails, deer, salmon and trout.
Mill Pond Plaza
4.7 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Pleasant park with a dam and river views that's popular for picnics and photography.
Friedenfeld Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
City park with a playground, baseball fields, soccer field, and walking trails.
Red Cloud Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 155 reviews
Family-friendly park with playgrounds, athletic courts, wooded trails & scenic green space.
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